音标:[ʌpˈhəuldz] ;
v. 支持( uphold的第三人称单数 ); 维持; 赞成; 支撑
v keep or maintain in unaltered condition; cause to remain or last
v stand up for; stick up for; of causes, principles, or ideals
v support against an opponent

uphold的用法和样例:

例句

用作动词(v.)
  1. Eight columns uphold the big dome.八根柱子支撑着这个大圆顶。
  2. The President swore to uphold the constitution.总统宣誓维护宪法。
  3. He proffered to uphold justice.他表示愿意维护正义。
  4. The judge upheld the lower court's decision.法官维持初级法院的判决。
  5. We expect news media to uphold high journalistic standards.我们希望新闻媒体能维持高标准的新闻。

常见句型

用作动词(v.)
用作及物动词S+~+ n./pron.
  1. Stout columns uphold the roof.牢固的柱子支撑着屋顶。
  2. I cannot uphold such conduct.我不能赞成这种行为。
  3. The principal upheld the teacher's decision.校长肯定了老师的决定。
  4. They upheld our opinions.他们支持我们的意见。
  5. The Supreme Court is expected to uphold the death sentence.预计最高法院将维持死刑的原判。
  6. We will loyally uphold the principles of the United Nations.我们将忠实地维护联合国的原则。
  7. Your praise and sympathy has upheld me greatly.你的称赞和同情给我很大的鼓励。
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  9. The building's heavy roof was upheld by four columns.建筑物沉重的屋顶靠四根柱子支撑着。
  10. His conviction was upheld on appeal.根据上诉维持对他的原判。

常用短语

用作动词(v.)
uphold in (v.+prep.)
    支持 support sbuphold sb in sth

    His family uphold him in his present action.

    他的家人支持他目前的行动。

    The whole nation upheld the government in its policy of reform.

    全国上下支持政府的改革政策。

词汇搭配

用作动词 (v.)
~+名词
  • uphold the death sentence维持死刑原判
  • uphold opinions支持意见
  • uphold the principles of the United Nations维护联合国的原则
  • uphold the roof支撑屋顶
~+副词
  • uphold greatly很大鼓励
~+介词
  • uphold in policy支持政策

经典引文

  • A fierceness which would uphold him in his struggle.

    出自:R. C. Hutchinson
  • The manager..manfully upheld the integrity of British hotel-keeping.

    出自:E. Waugh
  • The center-table was upheld by..three carved figures.

    出自:D. Parker
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