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"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。