| 单词 | uphold |
| 释义 | uphold uphold /ʌpˈhəʊld/ aep /-ˈhoʊld/ verb [T] (upheld, upheld) ↑Verb Endings for uphold ► C2 to defend or keep a principle or law, or to say that a decision that has already been made, especially a legal one, is correct: » As a police officer you are expected to uphold the law whether you agree with it or not.» Judge Davis upheld the county court's decision.Thesaurus+: ↑Backing, supporting and defending , ↑Defending and protectingupholder /-ˈhəʊl.dər/ aep /-ˈhoʊl.dɚ/ noun [C] Thesaurus+: ↑Supporters, members and defenders , ↑Believers and non-believers • • • Extra Examples:» The government has promised to uphold the principles of democracy.» We will endeavour to uphold the high educational standards which have become associated with this institution.» The freedom of the press must be upheld.» A committed socialist, he upheld the rights of the voiceless and the underprivileged.» The court is said to be upholding its decision. |
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