sustain

美音音标: [sə'steɪn] sustain
英音音标: [sə'steɪn] result.0.expl|add:"

同义
prolong keep up sustain
词性
v
解释
lengthen or extend in duration or space
示例
We sustained the diplomatic negotiations as long as possible|prolong the treatment of the patient|keep up the good work

同义
have get suffer sustain
词性
v
解释
undergo (as of injuries and illnesses)
示例
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

同义
nourish nurture sustain
词性
v
解释
provide with nourishment
示例
We sustained ourselves on bread and water|This kind of food is not nourishing for young children

同义
maintain keep sustain
词性
v
解释
supply with necessities and support
示例
She alone sustained her family|The money will sustain our good cause|There's little to earn and many to keep

同义
hold hold up support sustain
词性
v
解释
be the physical support of; carry the weight of
示例
The beam holds up the roof|He supported me with one hand while I balanced on the beam|What's holding that mirror?

同义
sustain
词性
v
解释
admit as valid
示例
The court sustained the motion

同义
corroborate confirm affirm substantiate support sustain
词性
v
解释
establish or strengthen as with new evidence or facts
示例
his story confirmed my doubts|The evidence supports the defendant