| 释义 |
Verb: maintain meyn'teyn- Keep in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., "keep clean"
- keep, hold - Keep in safety and protect from harm, decay, loss, or destruction
- conserve, preserve, keep up - Supply with necessities and support
- sustain, keep - State categorically
- assert, asseverate - Have and exercise
- wield, exert - Maintain for use and service
- keep - Maintain by writing regular records
"maintain a record"
- keep - State or assert
"He maintained his innocence"
- defend - Support against an opponent
- uphold - Stick to correctly or closely
- observe, keep
Derived forms: maintaining, maintained, maintains See also: maintainable, maintainer, maintenance Type of: affirm, confirm, enter, have, have got, hold, insist, keep, put down, reassert, record, take a firm stand Encyclopedia: Maintain |