vt. 支撐; 維持; 支持 keep from falling or sinking; keep up; maintain
vt. 蒙受; 遭受 suffer; undergo
vt. 確認…有效; 准許 decide that (a claim, etc.) is valid; uphold
英英釋義
Verb:
lengthen or extend in duration or space;
"We sustained the diplomatic negotiations as long as possible"
"prolong the treatment of the patient"
"keep up the good work"
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"
provide with nourishment;
"We sustained ourselves on bread and water"
"This kind of food is not nourishing for young children"
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"
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?"
admit as valid;
"The court sustained the motion"
establish or strengthen as with new evidence or facts;
"his story confirmed my doubts"
"The evidence supports the defendant"
