maintain

US /meɪnˈteɪn/
UK /meɪnˈteɪn/
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1.

維護, 保養

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

:
It's important to regularly maintain your car.
定期保養您的汽車很重要。
The building has been well maintained over the years.
多年來,這座建築一直得到很好的維護
2.

保持, 維持

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

:
She struggled to maintain a healthy weight.
她努力保持健康的體重。
The company managed to maintain its market share.
該公司成功保持了市場份額。
3.

堅稱, 主張

to state something strongly to be true

:
He continues to maintain his innocence.
他繼續堅稱自己無罪。
She maintained that she had never seen him before.
堅稱以前從未見過他。