首页英语词典sustainsustain英英释意

sustain

英 [sə'steɪn] 美[sə'sten]
  • vt. 维持;支撑,承担;忍受;供养;证实

英英释意


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"