及物动词
1. 使持续;保持
If you sustain something, you continue it or maintain it for a period of time.
2. 经受;遭受;蒙受
If you sustain something such as a defeat, loss, or injury, it happens to you.
3. 支持;支援;救济
If something sustains you, it supports you by giving you help, strength, or encouragement.
1. undergo (as of injuries and illnesses)
e.g. She suffered a fracture in the accident
He had an insulin shock after eating three candy bars
She got a bruise on her leg
He got his arm broken in the scuffle
2. establish or strengthen as with new evidence or facts
e.g. his story confirmed my doubts
The evidence supports the defendant
Synonym: confirmcorroboratesubstantiatesupportaffirm
3. admit as valid
e.g. The court sustained the motion
4. supply with necessities and support
e.g. She alone sustained her family
The money will sustain our good cause
There's little to earn and many to keep
5. provide with nourishment
e.g. We sustained ourselves on bread and water
This kind of food is not nourishing for young children
6. be the physical support of
carry the weight of
e.g. The beam holds up the roof
He supported me with one hand while I balanced on the beam
What's holding that mirror?
7. lengthen or extend in duration or space
e.g. We sustained the diplomatic negotiations as long as possible
prolong the treatment of the patient
keep up the good work