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单词 care and feeding
释义

care and feeding

noun

: the providing of what is needed for sustenance, well-being, or efficient operation
machines that don't need a lot of care and feeding

Synonyms

  • conservation
  • conserving
  • keep
  • maintenance
  • preservation
  • preserving
  • sustentation
  • upkeep
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Example Sentences

devotes too much time to the care and feeding of her buggy computer
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Word History

First Known Use

1965, in the meaning defined above

care and feeding

noun

as in maintenance
the act or activity of keeping something in an existing and usually satisfactory condition devotes too much time to the care and feeding of her buggy computer

Synonyms & Similar Words

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  • maintenance
  • preserving
  • preservation
  • keep
  • conservation
  • conserving
  • upkeep
  • support
  • sustaining
  • protection
  • custody
  • defense
  • sustentation
  • care
  • conservancy
  • guardianship
  • safeguarding
  • guarding
  • safekeeping

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

  • ignoring
  • disregard
  • neglect
  • negligence
  • destruction
  • damage
  • injury
  • hurt
  • harm
  • inattention
  • demolition
  • ruin
  • dereliction
  • ruination
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