maintained
US: /meɪnˈteɪnd/
UK: /meɪntˈeɪnd/
UK: /meɪntˈeɪnd/
English Vietnamese dictionary
maintain /men'tein/
- ngoại động từ
- giữ, duy trì, bảo vệ, bảo quản
- to maintain friendly relations: duy trì những quan hệ hữu nghị
- to maintain an attitude: giữ một thái độ
- to maintain a road: bảo quản một con đường
- giữ vững, không rời bỏ
- to maintain one's position: giữ vững vị trí của mình
- bảo vệ, xác nhận rằng
- to maintain one's opinion: bảo vệ ý kiến của mình
- nuôi, cưu mang
- to maintain a large family: nuôi một gia đình đông con
- giữ, duy trì, bảo vệ, bảo quản
Thesaurus dictionary
v.
1 continue, preserve, persevere in, keep going, persist in, keep (up), carry on, retain, perpetuate, prolong, sustain, uphold:
Sarah maintained friendly relations with her ex-husband. Try to maintain your composure
2 look after, take care of, care for, preserve, (keep in) service, keep up, keep in repair; nurture, support:
It is expensive to maintain a vintage car. Allison maintains an ancient aunt in Piddlington
3 hold, state, say, declare, claim, assert, allege, testify, contend, aver, avow, announce, proclaim, vouchsafe, profess, insist (on), affirm:
Despite evidence to the contrary, he maintains that he is innocent.
4 defend, stand by, keep, fight for; take up the cudgels for, make a case for, advocate, champion, take or make a stand for, plead for, back (up), support, vindicate, justify, Colloq go to bat for:
He maintained his ground in the face of virulent attacks.
Concise English dictionary
maintains|maintained|maintainingmeɪn'teɪn
verb
+keep in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., "keep clean"
+keep in safety and protect from harm, decay, loss, or destruction
+supply with necessities and support
+state categorically
+have and exercise
+maintain for use and service
+maintain by writing regular records
+state or assert
+support against an opponent
+observe correctly or closely
