sustain

A verb used to indicate the act of maintaining, supporting, or enduring something over a period of time.

ruГлагол, используемый для обозначения действия по поддержанию, сохранению или выдерживанию чего-либо в течение определённого периода времени.esVerbo que se usa para indicar la acción de mantener, conservar o soportar algo durante un período de tiempo, o de proporcionar los medios necesarios para que continúe existiendo o funcionando.frVerbe utilisé pour désigner l'action de maintenir, conserver ou supporter quelque chose pendant une certaine période de temps.deVerb, das verwendet wird, um eine Handlung zu bezeichnen, etwas über einen bestimmten Zeitraum hinweg aufrechtzuerhalten, zu bewahren oder auszuhalten; auch im Sinne von ernähren oder am Leben erhalten.ptVerbo usado para indicar a ação de manter, conservar ou suportar algo ao longo de um período de tempo; também pode significar sofrer ou arcar com algo, como dano ou perda.zh动词，表示维持、保持或使某事物在一段时间内持续下去，也指承受、经受或支撑。arفعل يُستخدم للدلالة على الحفاظ على شيء ما أو استمراره أو تحمّله عبر فترة زمنية؛ ويشمل معاني الدعم والتغذية والإطالة.

1. Maintain or continue B2 formal

   To keep something going over a period of time.

   • The company managed to sustain its growth for five years.
   • She sustained her focus throughout the long lecture.
   • We need to sustain this level of effort to succeed.

   ruПоддерживатьesmantener o continuarfrMaintenir ou poursuivredeAufrechterhaltenptManterzh维持arالحفاظ على استمرار الشيء

   Synonyms: continuekeep upmaintainperpetuatepreserveprolong

   Antonyms: abandonceasediscontinuedropendhaltstopterminate

2. Endure or withstand B2 formal

   To bear or withstand something difficult or unpleasant.

   • The building sustained heavy damage during the earthquake.
   • He sustained a serious injury in the accident.
   • The team sustained pressure from the opposing side.

   ruВыдержатьessoportarfrsupporter, endurerdeAushaltenptSuportarzh承受arتحمّل

   Synonyms: bearbraveendureexperiencefacego throughtolerateundergoweatherwithstand

   Antonyms: collapsefailgive upquitsuccumbsurrenderweakenyield

3. Provide nourishment or support B2 formal

   To supply with food, drink, or other necessities for life.

   • The land can sustain only a small population.
   • A balanced diet helps sustain your energy levels.
   • The charity works to sustain families in need.

   ruПоддерживатьessostener, nutrirfrnourrir, sustenterdeErnährenptSustentarzh维持arالإعالة والتغذية

   Synonyms: feedkeepmaintainnourishnurturesupport

   Antonyms: depriveneglectstarve

• sustained past participle
• sustained past simple
• sustaining present participle
• sustains third person singular