strengthen or support physically or mentally
(在体力或精神方面)支持,支撑
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this thought had sustained him throughout the years 这个念头支撑他度过了这么多年
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[as adj.
sustaining ]a sustaining breakfast of bacon and eggs .耐饿的火腿鸡蛋早餐。
cause to continue or be prolonged for an extended period or without interruption
保持;使持续不断
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he cannot sustain a normal conversation 他不能持续进行正常的谈话
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[as adj.
sustained ]several years of sustained economic growth .几年的经济持续增长。
(of a performer)represent (a part or character) convincingly
(演员)充分表演(角色,人物),扮演
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he sustained the role of Creon with burly resilience .他充满活力地扮演了克瑞翁这个角色。
bear (the weight of an object) without breaking or falling
支撑
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he sagged against her so that she could barely sustain his weight 他瘫倒在她的身上以至于她几乎不能支撑他的重量了
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figurative 〈喻〉his health will no longer enable him to sustain the heavy burdens of office .他的健康状况不能再支撑他从事繁重的办公室工作了。
undergo or suffer (something unpleasant, especially an injury)
忍受;经受(不愉快的事情,尤指伤痛)
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he died after sustaining severe head injuries .他头部受了重伤以后死了。
uphold, affirm, or confirm the justice or validity of
认可;赞成;确认
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the allegations of discrimination were sustained .对歧视的指控被确认。
【乐】 延音(键盘或电子乐器的一种效果或设备,放开键后,声音仍能延续)。
"Middle English: from Old French