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uphold

英[ʌp'həʊld] 美[ʌp'hold]
  • vt. 支撑;鼓励;赞成;举起

英英释意


1. keep or maintain in unaltered condition; cause to remain or last;
"preserve the peace in the family"
"continue the family tradition"
"Carry on the old traditions"
2. stand up for; stick up for; of causes, principles, or ideals
3. support against an opponent;
"The appellate court upheld the verdict"