upkeep
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/ˈʌpkiːp/
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/ˈʌpkiːp/
The cost or work of keeping something in good condition
The money pays for the upkeep of the building and garden.
这笔钱用于支付建筑物和花园的维护费用。
The cost of providing what a child or animal needs
Parents must pay for the upkeep of their children.
父母必须支付子女的抚养费用。