Adolescence /ˌæd
maintain /meɪnˈteɪn/ verb [ T ] CONTINUE TO HAVE
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UNIT 1-20 NEW
maintain
/meɪnˈteɪn/ verb [ T ] CONTINUE TO HAVE 1. to continue to have; to keep in existence, or not allow to become less The army has been brought in to maintain order in the region. We have standards to maintain. Despite living in different countries, the two families have maintained close links . The film has maintained its position as the critics' favourite for another year. maintain /meɪnˈteɪn/ verb [ T ] PROVIDE 4. to provide someone with food and whatever is necessary for them to live on They barely earn enough to maintain themselves and their four children. maintain /meɪnˈteɪn/ verb [ T ] EXPRESS 3. to express firmly your belief that something is true Throughout his prison sentence Dunn has always maintained his innocence . [ + that ] He maintains that he has never seen the woman before. outweigh /ˌaʊtˈweɪ/ verb [ T ] to be greater or more important than something else 94 V ocabulary for IELTS The benefits of this treatment far outweigh any risks. preserve /prɪˈzɜːv/ /-ˈzɝːv/ verb [ T ] 1. to keep something as it is, especially in order to prevent it from decaying or being damaged or destroyed; to conserve to preserve the environment We want to preserve the character of the town while improving the facilities. The agreement preserved our right to limit trade in endangered species. Putting varnish on wood is a way of preserving it. I need to get out of the house from time to time just to preserve (= prevent me from losing) my sanity . See also well-preserved 2. to treat food in a particular way so that it can be kept for a long time without going bad preserved fruit oranges preserved in brandy retain /rɪˈteɪn/ verb [ T ] 1. SLIGHTLY FORMAL to keep or continue to have something She has lost her battle to retain control of the company. He managed to retain his dignity throughout the performance. She succeeded in retaining her lead in the second half of the race. I have a good memory and am able to retain (= remember) facts easily. 2. SLIGHTLY FORMAL If a substance retains something, such as heat or water, it continues to hold or contain it The sea retains the sun's warmth longer than the land. See also retention 3. LEGAL to get the services of a lawyer by paying them before you need them Download 0.8 Mb. Do'stlaringiz bilan baham: |
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