sustain
英[s?'ste?n]
美[s?'sten]
- vt. 維持；支撐，承擔；忍受；供養；證實
英英釋意
- 1. lengthen or extend in duration or space;
- "We sustained the diplomatic negociations as long as possible"
- "prolong the treatment of the patient"
- "keep up the good work"
- 2. undergo (as of injuries and illnesses);
- "She suffered a fracture in the accident"
- "He had an insulin shock after eating three candy bars"
- "She got a bruise on her leg"
- "He got his arm broken in the scuffle"
- 3. provide with nourishment;
- "We sustained ourselves on bread and water"
- "This kind of food is not nourishing for young children"
- 4. supply with necessities and support;
- "She alone sustained her family"
- "The money will sustain our good cause"
- "There's little to earn and many to keep"
- 5. be the physical support of; carry the weight of;
- "The beam holds up the roof"
- "He supported me with one hand while I balanced on the beam"
- "What's holding that mirror?"
- 6. admit as valid;
- "The court sustained the motion"
- 7. establish or strengthen as with new evidence or facts;
- "his story confirmed my doubts"
- "The evidence supports the defendant"