maintain

US /meɪnˈteɪn/
UK /meɪnˈteɪn/
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1.

menyelenggara, menjaga

to keep something in good condition by checking or repairing it regularly

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It's important to regularly maintain your car.
Penting untuk sentiasa menyelenggara kereta anda.
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The building has been well maintained over the years.
Bangunan itu telah diselenggara dengan baik selama bertahun-tahun.
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preservekeep upserviceconservesustain
2.

mengekalkan, mempertahankan

to cause something to continue; to keep something at the same level or standard

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She struggled to maintain a healthy weight.
Dia berjuang untuk mengekalkan berat badan yang sihat.
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The company managed to maintain its market share.
Syarikat itu berjaya mengekalkan bahagian pasarannya.
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preservesustainupholdkeepcontinue
3.

menegaskan, mendakwa

to state something strongly to be true

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He continues to maintain his innocence.
Dia terus menegaskan tidak bersalahnya.
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She maintained that she had never seen him before.
Dia menegaskan bahawa dia tidak pernah melihatnya sebelum ini.
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assertallegecontenddeclareinsist