uphold

US /ʌpˈhoʊld/
UK /ʌpˈhoʊld/
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1.

維護, 支持, 堅持

to maintain or support in the face of opposition

:
The court decided to uphold the previous ruling.
法院決定維持原判。
It is our duty to uphold justice and fairness.
維護正義和公平是我們的職責。
2.

支撐, 舉起, 保持高位

to keep something at an elevated level or position

:
The pillars uphold the weight of the bridge.
這些柱子支撐著橋的重量。
She managed to uphold her head despite the criticism.
儘管受到批評,她還是設法昂著頭。