sustained

Describes something that continues for an extended period of time without stopping or weakening.

ruОписывает то, что продолжается в течение длительного периода времени без остановки или ослабления.esDescribe algo que continúa durante un período prolongado sin detenerse ni debilitarse; también puede referirse a un esfuerzo o apoyo que se mantiene constante a lo largo del tiempo.frQualifie quelque chose qui se maintient sur une longue période sans interruption ni affaiblissement.deBezeichnet etwas, das über einen längeren Zeitraum ununterbrochen oder ohne Abschwächung andauert oder aufrechterhalten wird.ptDescreve algo que continua por um longo período de tempo sem parar ou enfraquecer; também pode indicar algo mantido, apoiado ou sofrido sem ceder.zh形容某事持续很长时间而不停止、不减弱，也可指持续的、一贯的。arيُستعمل لوصف ما يستمر فترة طويلة من الزمن دون توقف أو ضعف، أو ما يتواصل بمعدل ثابت واطّراد.

1. Continuous or prolonged B2 formal

   Continuing for an extended period of time without stopping.

   • The team showed sustained effort throughout the entire project.
   • Sustained economic growth is essential for the country's development.
   • The patient required sustained medical care for several weeks.

   ruУстойчивыйessostenidofrsoutenu, continu, prolongédeAnhaltendptSustentadozh持续的arمستمر

   Sinónimos: ceaselessconstantcontinuousongoingperpetualprolongedrelentlessunceasingunremitting

   Antónimos: briefintermittentmomentaryshorttransient

2. Maintained at a constant level B2 formal

   Kept up or maintained without reduction or interruption.

   • The company achieved sustained profitability over five years.
   • Sustained attention is necessary for solving complex problems.
   • The athlete demonstrated sustained performance during the competition.

   ruУстойчивыйesmantenido constantefrMaintenu à un niveau constantdeAnhaltendptSustentadozh持续的arمستمر

   Sinónimos: ceaselessconstantcontinuousongoingpersistentsteadyunbrokenuninterruptedunremitting

   Antónimos: brokenerraticfluctuatingintermittentinterruptedsporadicunsteadyvariable

• more sustained comparative form
• most sustained superlative form

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

   Sinónimos: continuekeep upmaintainperpetuatepreserveprolong

   Antónimos: 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

   Sinónimos: bearbraveendureexperiencefacego throughtolerateundergoweatherwithstand

   Antónimos: 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

   Sinónimos: feedkeepmaintainnourishnurturesupport

   Antónimos: depriveneglectstarve

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