maintenance
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/ˈmeɪntənəns/
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/ˈmeɪntənəns/
keeping things working well by fixing them when needed
Regular maintenance of the car helps it last longer.
汽車的定期維護有助於延長其使用壽命。
keeping something the same or continuing
The maintenance of peace requires everyone's effort.
維護和平需要每個人的努力。
money for daily living costs
Students use loans for maintenance and school costs.
學生用貸款支付生活費和學費。
money paid to a former partner after separation
He sends maintenance to his ex-wife each month.
他每月向前妻支付贍養費。