sus·tain

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【词性】：vt．

【释义】：

❶ 支持，支撑，顶住：sustain the weight of the roof支撑屋顶的重量．We can sustain any attack of the enemy．我们能顶得住敌人的任何进攻．❷ 遭受：sustain a defeat遭受失败．sustain severe injuries受重伤．The enemy sustained great losses in manpower and material·敌人的人力和物力受到巨大损失．❸ 维持．❹ 证实，确认，批准，赞同：The court sustained his suit．法庭批准了他的诉讼．