Level 2 · word 842 of 20,000
maintain
/meɪnˈteɪn/
American

- v. 维持, 保持, 主张
- Definition
- v. to keep something in good condition or the same state, or to state firmly
- Example
- It takes effort to maintain a clean house with three kids.
- 维持一个有三个孩子的家庭的整洁需要付出很多努力。