詞彙 uphold 在中文的含義

uphold 在英語中是什麼意思?與 Lingoland 一起探索這個詞的含義、發音及具體用法

uphold

US /ʌpˈhoʊld/
UK /ʌpˈhəʊld/
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動詞

1.

堅持

to maintain or support in the face of opposition

範例:
•
The court decided to uphold the previous ruling.
法院決定維持原判。
•
It is our duty to uphold justice and fairness.
維護正義和公平是我們的職責。
2.

堅持

to keep something at an elevated level or position

範例:
•
The pillars uphold the weight of the bridge.
這些柱子支撐著橋的重量。
•
She managed to uphold her head despite the criticism.
儘管受到批評,她還是設法昂著頭。