maintainmain•tain /meɪn'teɪn,mən-/

vt

1. 维持，保持

• maintain friendly relations with one's neighbors 与邻居保持友好关系

• maintain good health 保持健康

2. 维修，养护

• The castle has been well maintained. 这座城堡养护得很好。

• maintain a highway 养护高速公路

3. 供给，扶养

• She maintained an orphan at school. 她供养一个孤儿上中学。

4. (坚决)主张，强调

• maintain one's innocence 坚持说自己是无辜的