sustained

• 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。

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

1. Continuous or prolongedB2formal

   Continuing for an extended period of time without stopping.

   持续的

   • 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.

   同义词ceaselessconstantcontinuousongoingperpetualprolongedrelentlessunceasingunremitting

   反义词briefintermittentmomentaryshorttransient

2. Maintained at a constant levelB2formal

   Kept up or maintained without reduction or interruption.

   持续的

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

   同义词ceaselessconstantcontinuousongoingpersistentsteadyunbrokenuninterruptedunremitting

   反义词brokenerraticfluctuatingintermittentinterruptedsporadicunsteadyvariable

• 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。

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

1. Maintain or continueB2formal

   To keep something going over a period of time.

   维持

   • 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.

   同义词continuekeep upmaintainperpetuatepreserveprolong

   反义词abandonceasediscontinuedropendhaltstopterminate

2. Endure or withstandB2formal

   To bear or withstand something difficult or unpleasant.

   承受

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

   同义词bearbraveendureexperiencefacego throughtolerateundergoweatherwithstand

   反义词collapsefailgive upquitsuccumbsurrenderweakenyield

3. Provide nourishment or supportB2formal

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

   维持

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

   同义词feedkeepmaintainnourishnurturesupport

   反义词depriveneglectstarve