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Friday, September 11, 2009

2.35 Maintain

Word Pronunciation Definition Related Forms
maintain /men'ten/ (transitive)  To maintain something is to keep it the same; to make sure something doesn't get worse. maintenance
maintainable
maintainability

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  1. maintain
    [mein'tein]
    vt. 维持;维修,保养;坚持;断言
    Mindful of the need to maintain efficient communication, the board of directors decided to construct a new communication network.

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  2. “We maintain, however, that complete bans go too far,” Mr. Sutton said in a statement.

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  3. I use popular vitamins for maintaining a healthy heart and strong immune system.
    Russian: поддерживать

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  4. Ann and Mary maintained their friendship for the next thirty years.

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  5. Friendships must be maintained by talk, contact, and conflict resolution. Maintain friendships or lose best friends.
    Italian: Mantenere

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  6. Maintain a facade of indifference.

    Korean : 지속하다, 유지하다.

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