maintain
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UK maintain [sth] vtr: (rate) (速度)
SC 保持 bǎo chí
TC 保持
TC 保持
He maintained a rate of 40 pages per hour.
他保持每小时40页的速度。
maintain [sth] vtr: (machine: keep working) (机器等)
SC 维修, 保养
The mechanic maintained all the vehicles in the fleet.
修理工对车队所有车辆进行了维修。
maintain [sth], maintain that vtr: (say is true)
SC 坚持 jiān chí
TC 堅持
TC 堅持
SC 坚称 jiān chí，jiān chēng
He maintained that the shooter was wearing a black sweater.
他坚称枪手穿着一件黑毛衣。
maintain [sb/sth] vtr: (support)
SC 供养 gòng yǎng
He maintained a large family on his salary.
他靠着自己的薪水供养着一大家子人。
maintain [sth] vtr: (continue)
SC 继续 jì xù
TC 繼續
TC 繼續
We must maintain the strike because we can win.
罢工必须继续下去，我们能赢。
maintain the highest standards v expr: (ensure finest quality)
SC 保证最高标准 bǎo zhèng zuì gāo biāo zhǔn
SC 保证最好质量 bǎo zhèng zuì gāo biāo zhǔn，bǎo zhèng zuì hǎo zhì liàng
The hospital aims to maintain the highest standards in health care.
maintain yourself vtr + refl: (keep fit and healthy)
SC 保持健康的身体状况
SC 保持身材
She maintained herself through a good diet and exercise.