uphold
英 [ʌpˈhəʊld]
美 [ʌpˈhoʊld]
v. 支持，维护(正义等); 维持，确认(原判、裁决等)
现在分词：upholding 第三人称单数：upholds 过去式：upheld 过去分词：upheld
Collins.2 / BNC.8694 / COCA.5354
同义词辨析
supportv. 支持
〔辨析〕
含义广泛，多指在道义或物质上支持某人或某项事业。
〔例证〕
I support the campaign because I agree with its aims.
我支持这一运动，因为我赞同它的目标。
He had to support his family with his meagre income.
他只能靠微薄的收入来养家。
We will spare no pains to support you.
我们将全力支持你们。
我支持这一运动，因为我赞同它的目标。
He had to support his family with his meagre income.
他只能靠微薄的收入来养家。
We will spare no pains to support you.
我们将全力支持你们。
backv. 支持，资助
〔辨析〕
尤指以金钱、影响力等对某人或某事物给予支持。
〔例证〕
The government backed the test with money.
政府提供资金支持这项试验。
Some suspected that the rebellion was backed by the US government.
有人怀疑叛乱有美国政府在背后支持。
Her claims are not backed by any scientific evidence.
她的说法没有任何科学依据。
政府提供资金支持这项试验。
Some suspected that the rebellion was backed by the US government.
有人怀疑叛乱有美国政府在背后支持。
Her claims are not backed by any scientific evidence.
她的说法没有任何科学依据。
upholdv. 支持，维护
〔辨析〕
较正式用词，指在道义、行动等方面给予某人或某事物以支持。
〔例证〕
We have a duty to uphold the law.
维护法律是我们的责任。
The IWC voted to uphold the ban on commercial whaling.
国际捕鲸委员会投票支持禁止商业捕鲸。
The President swore to uphold the constitution.
总统宣誓维护宪法。
维护法律是我们的责任。
The IWC voted to uphold the ban on commercial whaling.
国际捕鲸委员会投票支持禁止商业捕鲸。
The President swore to uphold the constitution.
总统宣誓维护宪法。
牛津词典
verb
- 支持，维护（正义等）
to support sth that you think is right and make sure that it continues to exist- We have a duty to uphold the law.
维护法律是我们的责任。
- We have a duty to uphold the law.
- 维持，确认（原判、裁决等）
to agree that a previous decision was correct or that a request is reasonable- to uphold a conviction/an appeal/a complaint
维持原判；受理上诉 / 申诉
- to uphold a conviction/an appeal/a complaint
柯林斯词典
- VERB 拥护；支持；维护
If youupholdsomething such as a law, a principle, or a decision, you support and maintain it.- Our policy has been to uphold the law...
拥护法律是我们一贯的方针。 - It is the responsibility of every government to uphold certain basic principles.
各政府均有责任拥护某些基本原则。 - ...upholding the artist's right to creative freedom.
维护艺术家的创作自由
- Our policy has been to uphold the law...
- VERB 维持，坚持（原判）
If a court of lawupholdsa legal decision that has already been made, it decides that it was the correct decision.- The crown court, however, upheld the magistrate's decision.
然而，最高法院维持了地方法院的判决。
- The crown court, however, upheld the magistrate's decision.
英英释义
verb
- stand up for
- support against an opponent
- The appellate court upheld the verdict
- keep or maintain in unaltered condition
- preserve the peace in the family
- continue the family tradition
- Carry on the old traditions
双语例句
- Focus on goals and aspirations to uphold your confidence for the long term.
对你的目标和抱负要充满信心并长期坚持。 - Uphold freedom of association and the right of collective bargaining;
维护结社自由和集体谈判权； - Policemen and judges uphold the majesty of the law.
警察和法官维护法律的权威。 - Our policy has been to uphold the law
拥护法律是我们一贯的方针。 - Who corrupt and subvert the very principles our constitution exists to uphold.
我们宪法所维护的准则被这些人腐化和破坏。 - We will continue to firmly uphold China's sovereignty, security and development interests and conduct all-round diplomacy.
我们将继续坚定地维护国家主权、安全和发展利益，推动全方位外交。 - The Chinese nation has the strong resolve to uphold state sovereignty and territorial integrity.
中华民族在维护国家主权和领土完整问题上有着坚定的决心。 - This is why we want to uphold socialism.
这就是我们为什么要坚持社会主义的道理。 - Both parties shall uphold the honesty and ethic standards to the full in conducting the business activities.
双方在进行商务活动时都必须不折不扣地坚持诚实和道德标准。 - Development requires that we uphold and deepen the reform.
发展必须坚持和深化改革。