maintain [men'tein]

v. 維持,維修,保養(yǎng),堅持

例句與用法:

Mankind have been trying every means to maintain the balance of nature.
人類采用一切手段保持生態(tài)平衡。

We must maintain a firm attitude.
我們必須采取堅定的態(tài)度。

The government has taken a measure to maintain the stability of prices.
政府已經(jīng)采取了措施以確保物價穩(wěn)定。

Mindful of the need to maintain efficient communication, the board of directors decided to construct a new communication network.
董事會注意到維持有效通訊的需要，因此決定建立一個新的通信網(wǎng)。

In order to maintain physical well being, a person should eat wholesome food and get sufficient exercise.
為了維持身體健康，一個人應該吃有益健康的食品，并經(jīng)常鍛煉身體。

The car has to be constantly maintained.
汽車必須經(jīng)常保養(yǎng)。

He is too poor to maintain his family.
他太窮了，無法養(yǎng)活家人。

Part of my job is to maintain good relationship with our suppliers.
我的部分工作是同我們的供應商保持良好的關系。

詞形變化:

動詞過去式:maintained 過去分詞:maintained 現(xiàn)在分詞:maintaining 第三人稱單數(shù):maintains 形容詞:maintainable 名詞:maintainability