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sustain

[səs'tein]

vt.支持, 承受, 維持, 認可, 經受

例句與用法：

The court sustained his claim that the contract was illegal.

法庭確認他的要求正當，宣佈該合同不合法。

Hope alone sustained him in his struggle.

在奮鬥中，只有希望支持著他。

The foundations were not strong enough to sustain the weight of the house.

這地基不夠牢固，無法承受房屋的重量。

詞形變化：

形容詞: sustainable | 名詞: sustainability | 動詞過去式: sustained | 動詞過去分詞: sustained | 動詞現在分詞: sustaining | 動詞第三人稱單數: sustains |

英文解釋:

動詞 sustain:

lengthen or extend in duration or space

同義詞：prolong, keep up

undergo (as of injuries and illnesses)

同義詞：suffer, have, get

provide with nourishment

同義詞：nourish, nurture

supply with necessities and support

同義詞：keep, maintain

be the physical support of; carry the weight of

同義詞：hold, support, hold up

admit as valid

establish or strengthen as with new evidence or facts

同義詞：confirm, corroborate, substantiate, support, affirm

以上來源於大辭典