基本释义
- v.
- 保持( maintain的过去式和过去分词 ); 保养; 坚持; 保卫
实用例句
They have maintained their optimism in the face of desolating subjugation.
面对遭征服的悲惨命运，他们保持了乐观的态度。
柯林斯例句
He maintained an ambivalent attitude to the Church throughout his long life.
在他漫长的一生中，他对基督教信仰始终是一种摇摆不定的态度。
柯林斯例句
He had maintained a rigid diet, shedding some twenty pounds.
他严格地坚持节食，减了差不多20磅。
柯林斯例句
He has maintained that the money was donated for international purposes.
他坚称这笔捐款将用于国际用途。
柯林斯例句
Crowley maintained a stream of invective and abuse against Waite.
克劳利连珠炮似的对韦特骂个不停。
柯林斯例句
The cars are getting older and less well-maintained.
车越来越旧，保养得也越来越差。
柯林斯例句
She maintained a kind of meek-ness.
她保持着一种温顺的态度。
柯林斯例句
He maintained a professional demeanour throughout.
他始终保持着专业人才的风度。
《牛津高阶英汉双解词典》
Throughout his trial he maintained a dignified silence.
在整个审讯过程中，他始终沉默以保持尊严。
《牛津高阶英汉双解词典》
His car has been well maintained and is in excellent condition.
他的车子保养得很好,各种机件状况极佳.
《简明英汉词典》
The king maintained order within the bounds of his realm.
国王在其王国的疆界之内维持着秩序.
《简明英汉词典》
The two countries have maintained friendly relations for many years.
两国多年来一直保持着友好的关系.
《简明英汉词典》
For three nights, the shepherd maintained his lonely vigil.
牧羊人孤零零地连续看守了三个晚上.
《简明英汉词典》
While he was at the university, an uncle maintained him in clothing.
他上大学时一位叔父供给他衣服.
《简明英汉词典》
This island is maintained as a sanctuary for endangered species.
那个岛继续作为濒危物种的保护区.
《简明英汉词典》
真题例句
But chariots maintained their place in parades and triumphs right up until the end of the Roman Empire 1,500 years later.
出自-2014年6月阅读原文It can be maintained among people of different age groups.
出自-2012年12月听力原文Responsibilities generally include supervising study spaces to ensure that a quiet atmosphere is maintained.
2016年12月四级真题（第一套）听力 Section CThe liquid is maintained above its melting point until steam is required, at which point the liquid is allowed to turn back into a solid, releasing its stored energy.
2018年12月六级真题（第二套）听力 Section CThe fifty-two week money challenge is simple and if it is maintained, it will result in 1378 dollars in your savings account each year.
2016年高考英语上海卷 听力 原文英英释义
1. kept in good condition
2. made ready for service
3. continued in your keeping or use or memory;
"in...the retained pattern of dancers and guests remembered"