sustain
verb [ T ] uk/səˈsteɪn/ us/səˈsteɪn/
(CONTINUE)
C2 保持，维持，使持续，使继续
to cause or allow something to continue for a period of time
The economy looks set to sustain its growth into next year. 看来经济的增长会持续到明年。
He seems to find it difficult to sustain relationships with women. 他似乎觉得和女人维持关系并不容易。
US The judge sustained (= accepted) the lawyer's objection. 法官接受了律师的反对意见。
C2 维持…的生命，供养
to keep alive
The soil in this part of the world is not rich enough to sustain a large population. 这里的土地不够肥沃，无法供养大量的人口。
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- It proved particularly difficult to sustain the interest of the older children.
- This year's harvest is insufficient to sustain a growing population.
- Economic growth cannot be sustained without a rise in inflation.
- This planet is unable to sustain human or plant life.
- The team were finally victorious after a sustained effort to succeed.
(SUFFER)
formal经历，遭受（尤指破坏或损失）
to suffer or experience, especially damage or loss
She sustained multiple injuries in the accident. 她在这次事故中多处受伤。
Most buildings sustained only minimal damage in the earthquake. 在这次地震中，大多数建筑物受到的破坏都很小。
The company has sustained heavy losses this year. 公司今年遭受了严重的亏损。
(SUPPORT)
（情感上）支持
to support emotionally
She was sustained by the strength of her religious faith. 宗教信仰的力量支撑着她。
The love of my family and friends sustained me through my ordeal. 家人和朋友的爱支撑着我渡过了难关。