vt.

1. 支撑；承受，承担
   The pillars sustain the roof of the pit.

   坑道顶用柱子支撑着。

2. 维持，供养；支援
   The boat stranded on the rocks and the boatman had to sustain himself with live fish before rescue came.

   船在岩石上搁浅，船夫在遇救前只好靠活鱼维持生命。

3. 支持，鼓舞
   An unshakable faith sustained him.

   一种不可动摇的信念支撑着他。

4. 忍受，禁得起
   The sea wall sustained the shock of waves.

   海堤经得起海浪的冲击。

5. 遭受，蒙受
   He sustained a serious wound in the stomach.

   他腹部严重受伤。

6. 【律】确认，认可
   The court sustained his claim.

   法庭确认了他的要求。

7. 证实，证明
   The new theory is sustained by facts.

   这一新理论有事实证明。

8. 扮演

v.

1. strengthen or support physically or mentally.
   ▸bear (the weight of an object).
2. keep (something) going over time or continuously.
3. suffer (something unpleasant).
4. uphold or confirm the justice or validity of.

n.