sus
tain
第三人称
sustains
现在进行时
sustaining
过去式
sustained
过去完成时
sustained
1
支撑, 承受
to bear the weight or provide physical support for something
及物动词
- The sturdy columns sustain the weight of the roof in the ancient temple.
坚固的柱子支撑着古庙屋顶的重量。
- Proper footwear is essential to sustain the feet during long hours of standing or walking.
长时间站立或行走时，合适的鞋子对于支撑双脚至关重要。
- Engineers carefully calculated the materials needed to sustain the massive sculpture in the public square.
工程师们仔细计算了在公共广场上支撑这座巨大雕塑所需的材料。
- The foundation sustained the building for many years.
地基多年来一直支撑着这座建筑。
- The bridge is sustaining the heavy traffic without any issues.
这座桥承受着繁忙的交通而没有任何问题。
2
维持, 持续
to make something last or continue over a long period without stopping or weakening
及物动词
- The team worked hard to sustain their winning streak throughout the season.
团队努力维持他们在整个赛季的连胜纪录。
- The manager implemented strategies to sustain high productivity in the office.
经理实施了策略以维持办公室的高生产力。
- He found it difficult to sustain his energy during the long hike.
他发现在长途徒步中维持自己的能量很困难。
- She made sure to sustain the conversation by asking interesting questions.
她通过提出有趣的问题确保维持对话。
- He used techniques to sustain focus during the lengthy meeting.
他使用了技巧来在漫长的会议中保持专注。
3
遭受, 忍受
to suffer or undergo something irritating, especially an injury, disease, etc.
及物动词
- The athlete sustained a serious injury during the game.
运动员在比赛中遭受了严重受伤。
- She sustained a mild illness that kept her in bed for a few days.
她遭受了一种轻微的疾病，使她在床上躺了几天。
- The soldiers sustained heavy losses during the battle.
士兵们在战斗中遭受了重大损失。
- He sustained a cut on his hand while working with tools.
他在使用工具时手上受了一道割伤。
- She sustained a back injury after lifting the heavy box.
她在抬起沉重的箱子后遭受了背部受伤。
4
维持, 持续
to preserve or continue something over time
及物动词
- The charity aims to sustain its services by continually raising funds.
该慈善机构旨在通过不断筹集资金来维持其服务。
- The community garden was sustained through donations and volunteer efforts.
社区花园通过捐赠和志愿者的努力得以维持。
- The government provides subsidies to sustain the agriculture industry.
政府提供补贴以维持农业产业。
- The city has programs in place to sustain its public transportation system.
该城市有项目来维持其公共交通系统。
- They used regular maintenance to sustain the functionality of the old machine.
他们通过定期维护来维持旧机器的功能。
5
维持, 支持
to provide the necessary nourishment or resources needed for survival or well-being
及物动词
- The hikers carried supplies to sustain them during their journey through the wilderness.
徒步旅行者携带了物资，以在穿越荒野的旅程中维持他们的生存。
- The military base was equipped with enough supplies to sustain the soldiers for months.
军事基地配备了足够的物资，可以维持士兵数月的生计。
- The diet plan helps to sustain your body with the proper nutrients it needs.
饮食计划有助于用身体所需的适当营养来维持你的身体。
- The farmer worked hard to sustain his family by growing crops and raising animals.
农民辛勤工作，通过种植作物和饲养动物来维持家人的生活。
- The charity organization aims to sustain homeless individuals by providing food.
慈善组织旨在通过提供食物来维持无家可归者的生活。
6
支持, 维持
to accept or acknowledge something as legitimate, true, or worthy of consideration
及物动词
- The judge sustained the objection, ruling the evidence inadmissible.
法官支持了反对意见，裁定证据不可接受。
- The council sustained the proposal after reviewing all the facts.
理事会在审查所有事实后支持了该提案。
- The committee sustained the motion, allowing it to move forward.
委员会维持了该动议，允许其继续推进。
- He was able to sustain his claim with solid proof and logical reasoning.
他能够用确凿的证据和逻辑推理来支持他的主张。
- The law sustained the plaintiff's case, granting the lawsuit permission to proceed.
法律支持了原告的案子，允许诉讼继续进行。
7
支持, 证明
to support an opinion, argument, theory, etc. or to prove it's credibility
及物动词
- She presented evidence to sustain her argument during the debate.
她在辩论中提出了证据来支持她的论点。
- The research findings sustain the hypothesis that exercise improves mental health.
研究结果支持运动改善心理健康的假设。
- The scientist provided data to sustain her theory about climate change.
科学家提供了数据来支持她关于气候变化的理论。
- The study's results helped sustain the professor's hypothesis on human behavior.
研究结果有助于支持教授关于人类行为的假设。
- She presented facts and research to sustain her position during the debate.
她在辩论中提出了事实和研究来支持她的立场。
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