uphold
英[ʌp'həʊld]
美[ʌp'hold]
- vt. 支撑；鼓励；赞成；举起
英英释意
- 1. keep or maintain in unaltered condition; cause to remain or last;
- "preserve the peace in the family"
- "continue the family tradition"
- "Carry on the old traditions"
- 2. stand up for; stick up for; of causes, principles, or ideals
- 3. support against an opponent;
- "The appellate court upheld the verdict"