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单词 uphold
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WordReference Random House Learner's Dictionary of American English © 2024
up•hold /ʌpˈhoʊld/USA pronunciation   v. [~ + object], -held, -hold•ing. 
  1. to support or defend, as against criticism:to uphold the family's good name.
  2. to hold up;
    keep from sinking;
    support.

WordReference Random House Unabridged Dictionary of American English © 2024
up•hold  (up hōld′),USA pronunciation v.t., -held, -hold•ing. 
  1. to support or defend, as against opposition or criticism:He fought the duel to uphold his family's honor.
  2. to keep up or keep from sinking;
    support:Stout columns upheld the building's heavy roof. Her faith upheld her in that time of sadness.
  3. to lift upward;
    raise:The pilgrims upheld their eyes and thanked heaven for their safe journey.
  4. British Terms
    • to upholster.
    • to maintain in good condition;
      take care of.
  • Middle English up holden. See up-, hold 1175–1225
up•hold′er, n. 
    • 1.See corresponding entry in Unabridged See support. 

Collins Concise English Dictionary © HarperCollins Publishers::
uphold /ʌpˈhəʊld/ vb ( -holds, -holding, -held)(transitive)
  1. to maintain, affirm, or defend against opposition or challenge
  2. to give moral support or inspiration to
  3. rare to support physically
  4. to lift up

upˈholder n
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