uphold

upholdupholdD.J.:[ʌpˈhəuld]K.K.:[ʌpˈhold]vt.1.■支持, 维护They upheld our opinions.他们支持我们的意见。We will loyally uphold the principles of the United Nations.我们将忠实地维护联合国的原则。It's up to the government to uphold the rights of individual citizens.政府有责任维护各个公民的权利。2.■维持, 保持The Supreme Court is expected to uphold the death sentence.预计最高法院将维持死刑的原判。

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uphold[ʌp'həuld]vt.1.■举起，高举：She upheld her hand reluctantly.她勉强地举起手来。2.■支撑：Four large columns upheld the building's heavy roof.四根大柱子支撑着这座建筑物的沉重屋顶。3.■支持；维护：Every citizen should uphold the Constitution.每个公民都应当维护宪法。4.■赞成，认可；确认；维持；肯定：The high court upheld the lower court's decision.高级法院维持低级法院的判决。近义词support变形vt.upheldupholding

upholduphold[ʌpˈhəuld]vt.(-held[-ˈheld])1.■举起; 支持2.■鼓励3.■拥护;【律】确认, 批准(判决等)4.■[英]=upholster

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参考词汇见support;