| 单词 | sustain |
| 释义 | sustain —sustain /səˈsteɪn/ verb [T] (CONTINUE) ↑Verb Endings for sustain C2 to cause or allow something to continue for a period of time: » The economy looks set to sustain its growth into next year.» He seems to find it difficult to sustain relationships with women.» US The judge sustained (= accepted) the lawyer's objection.Thesaurus+: ↑Preserving and saving , ↑Defending and protectingC2 to keep alive: » The soil in this part of the world is not rich enough to sustain a large population.Thesaurus+: ↑Preserving and saving , ↑Defending and protecting• • • Extra Examples:» It proved particularly difficult to sustain the interest of the older children.» This year's harvest is insufficient to sustain a growing population.» Economic growth cannot be sustained without a rise in inflation.» This planet is unable to sustain human or plant life.» The team were finally victorious after a sustained effort to succeed.verb [T] (SUPPORT) ↑Verb Endings for sustain ► F0 to support emotionally: » She was sustained by the strength of her religious faith.» The love of my family and friends sustained me through my ordeal.Thesaurus+: ↑Backing, supporting and defending , ↑Defending and protectingverb [T] FORMAL (SUFFER) ↑Verb Endings for sustain ► F0 to suffer or experience, especially damage or loss: » She sustained multiple injuries in the accident.» Most buildings sustained only minimal damage in the earthquake.» The company has sustained heavy losses this year.Thesaurus+: ↑Experiencing and suffering |
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