uphold
中文解釋
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Collins Definition
Verb
upheld, past tense; upheld, past participle; upholding, present participle; upholds, 3rd person singular present;
/ˌəpˈhōld/,
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upheld, past tense; upheld, past participle; upholding, present participle; upholds, 3rd person singular present;
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Confirm or support (something that has been questioned)
- - the court upheld his claim for damages
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Maintain (a custom or practice)
- - many furniture makers uphold the tradition of fine design
Web Definitions:
- continue: 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"
- stand up for; stick up for; of causes, principles, or ideals
- support against an opponent; "The appellate court upheld the verdict"
- To hold up; to lift on high; to elevate; To keep erect; to support; to sustain; to keep from falling; to maintain; To support by approval or encouragement
- When an appellate court agrees with the lower court decision and allows it to stand. (See also affirmation.)