"sustain" in Chinese (Simplified)
维持支撑
Definition
让某事持续存在或运转,或者提供所需支持使其继续。可指实际事物,也可指抽象事物,如精力或进展。
Usage Notes (Chinese (Simplified))
多用于正式、学术、技术语境。常搭配 'sustain life'(维持生命)、'sustain growth'(维持增长)等词组。不用于短期动作。法律中可作“遭受”(如sustain an injury)。不要与 'maintain' 混淆,后者强调定期维护。
Examples
Plants need water to sustain growth.
植物需要水来**维持**生长。
It is hard to sustain a conversation with him.
和他**维持**对话很难。
The bridge was built to sustain heavy loads.
这座桥设计用于**支撑**重物。
How long can we sustain this pace at work?
我们在工作中能**维持**这种速度多久?
She couldn't sustain her energy through the whole event.
她无法在整个活动中**维持**精力。
Even after the bad news, he tried to sustain a positive attitude.
即使在坏消息后,他仍努力**保持**积极态度。