| 词汇 | sustain |
| 释义 | sustain 2 ENTRIES FOUND: sustain (verb) life-sustaining (adjective) sustain /səˈsteɪn/ verb sustains; sustained; sustaining sustain /səˈsteɪn/ verb sustains; sustained; sustaining Learner's definition of SUSTAIN [+ object] 1 : to provide what is needed for (something or someone) to exist, continue, etc.维持；使继续 There is not enough oxygen to sustain [=support] life at very high altitudes.在海拔非常高的地方没有足够氧气维持生命。 Hope sustained us during that difficult time.在那段艰难岁月中，希望支撑着我们。 The movie sustained our interest [=kept us interested] from beginning to end.这部电影从头到尾一直吸引我们。 The country is enjoying a period of sustained [=continuing] economic growth.国家正处于经济持续增长时期。 a sustained discussion/effort持续的讨论/努力 2 formal : to hold up the weight of (something)承受住…的重量 The roof, unable to sustain the weight of all the snow, collapsed.由于无法承受全部积雪的重量，屋顶坍塌了。 3 formal : to deal with or experience (something bad or unpleasant) : suffer遭受；遭遇 The army sustained heavy losses.军队遭受了重大损失。 He sustained serious injuries in the accident.在那场事故中他多处受到重伤。 4 law : to decide or state that (something) is proper, legal, or fair确认；认可；准许；支持 The judge sustained the motion.法官支持这一请求。 The lawyer's objection was sustained.律师的反对得到认可。 5 formal : to show that (something) is true or correct : to confirm or prove (something)证实；证明 The report sustains their story/claims.报道证实了他们的描述/说法。 The evidence does not sustain a guilty verdict.这一证据并不支持有罪裁定。 |
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