sustain
US /səˈsteɪn/
UK /səˈsteɪn/
动词
1.
2.
维持, 保持
cause to continue or be prolonged for an extended period or without interruption
示例:
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The company managed to sustain growth despite the economic downturn.
尽管经济衰退，公司仍设法维持增长。
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It's difficult to sustain such a high level of performance.
很难保持如此高的表现水平。
3.
遭受, 蒙受
undergo or suffer (something unpleasant, especially an injury, defeat, or loss)
示例:
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The building sustained heavy damage in the earthquake.
建筑物在地震中遭受了严重破坏。
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He sustained a serious injury during the game.
他在比赛中受了重伤。
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