Uphold
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[编辑] 解释
[编辑] GRE 红宝书
- v.维护, 支持
- ［英］ v.维护, 支持 ( to give support to)
- ［类］ 反义词: abrogate ( 废除)
- ［记］ up+hold ( 举) -> 举起来 -> 支持
- ［例］ He had sworn to uphold the law.
[编辑] Webster Collegiate
transitive verb (upheld; -holding)
- Date: 13th century
- 1.
- a. to give support to
- b. to support against an opponent
- 2.
- a. to keep elevated
- b. to lift up
- Synonyms: see support
- ? upholder noun
