sustain是什么意思

详细释义

• 0 to cause or allow something to continue for a period of time -- 保持，维持，使持续，使继续

  • The economy looks set to sustain its growth into next year. 看来经济的增长会持续到明年。

  • He seems to find it difficult to sustain relationships with women. 他似乎觉得和女人维持关系并不容易。

  • US The judge sustained (= accepted) the lawyer's objection. 法官接受了律师的反对意见。

  • The soil in this part of the world is not rich enough to sustain a large population. 这里的土地不够肥沃，无法供养大量的人口。

• 1 to suffer or experience, especially damage or loss -- 经历，遭受（尤指破坏或损失）

  • She sustained multiple injuries in the accident. 她在这次事故中多处受伤。

  • Most buildings sustained only minimal damage in the earthquake. 在这次地震中，大多数建筑物受到的破坏都很小。

  • The company has sustained heavy losses this year. 公司今年遭受了严重的亏损。

• 2 to support emotionally -- （情感上）支持

  • She was sustained by the strength of her religious faith. 宗教信仰的力量支撑着她。

  • The love of my family and friends sustained me through my ordeal. 家人和朋友的爱支撑着我渡过了难关。