up·hold /ʌpˈhəʊld/(-held /-ˈheld/) vt. 1. 举起，高举 He upheld his clenched hand. 他高举起攥紧的拳头。 2. 支撑，支持 Six pillars upheld the roof. 6根柱子支撑着屋顶。 3. 维护；支持并鼓励 He had sworn to uphold the law. 他已宣誓要维护法律的尊严。 4. 赞成，认可；维持，确认 The principal upheld the teacher's decision. 校长赞同那教师的决定。 The Supreme Court is expected to uphold the death sentence. 预计最高法院将维持死刑原判。