maintenance
🇺🇸
/ˈmeɪntənəns/
🇬🇧
/ˈmeɪntənəns/
noun
C1
keeping things working well by fixing them when needed
Regular maintenance of the car helps it last longer.
汽车的定期维护有助于延长其使用寿命。
C1
keeping something the same or continuing
The maintenance of peace requires everyone's effort.
维护和平需要每个人的努力。
R
money for daily living costs
Students use loans for maintenance and school costs.
学生用贷款支付生活费和学费。
R
money paid to a former partner after separation
He sends maintenance to his ex-wife each month.
他每月向前妻支付赡养费。
translation
维修, 维持, 生活费, 赡养费
词形变化
Plural
maintenances