| 单词 | uphold |
| 释义 | uphold —upholder, n. /up hohld"/, v.t., upheld, upholding. 1. to support or defend, as against opposition or criticism: He fought the duel to uphold his family's honor. 2. to keep up or keep from sinking; support: Stout columns upheld the building's heavy roof. Her faith upheld her in that time of sadness. 3. to lift upward; raise: The pilgrims upheld their eyes and thanked heaven for their safe journey. 4. Brit. a. to upholster. b. to maintain in good condition; take care of. [1175-1225; ME up holden. See UP-, HOLD] Syn. 1. See support. |
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