maintain / meɪnˈteɪn / vt. 维持;保持;维修;保养【人教版高中英语必修三 unit 5 （单词与全书例句）】

 maintain 
/ meɪnˈteɪn /
vt.   维持;保持;维修;保养
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1. He wanted to maintain a good relationship with the ambassador in case others found out just how poor he really was.

2. We should all try to be the sort of person who maintains a balance between their income and expenses well.

1. 他想和大使保持良好的关系，以免别人发现他实际上有多穷。

2. 我们都应该努力成为那种能很好地平衡收入和支出的人。