B2 noun 중립

maintenance

/ˈmeɪntənəns/

The process of keeping something in good condition through routine checks, repairs, and care. It also refers to the act of sustaining or continuing a particular state, belief, or relationship over time.

예시

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1

Regular maintenance on your car can prevent expensive repairs later.

Routine servicing of a vehicle to avoid future costs.

2

The maintenance of international peace is the primary goal of the organization.

The act of preserving global harmony.

3

This old house is high maintenance; something always needs fixing.

This building requires a lot of work and attention.

어휘 가족

명사
maintenance
Verb
maintain
형용사
maintainable
관련
maintainer
💡

암기 팁

Think of 'Mainten-ANCE'. To keep the 'Main' thing at a 'Ten' (perfection), you need 'Maintenance'.

빠른 퀴즈

The city council is responsible for the ________ of public parks and playgrounds.

정답!

정답은: maintenance

예시

1

Regular maintenance on your car can prevent expensive repairs later.

everyday

Routine servicing of a vehicle to avoid future costs.

2

The maintenance of international peace is the primary goal of the organization.

formal

The act of preserving global harmony.

3

This old house is high maintenance; something always needs fixing.

informal

This building requires a lot of work and attention.

4

Academic data maintenance involves ensuring the accuracy and security of the database.

academic

The systematic management of information quality.

5

The company allocated a large budget for the maintenance of its IT infrastructure.

business

Money set aside for keeping computer systems running.

어휘 가족

명사
maintenance
Verb
maintain
형용사
maintainable
관련
maintainer

자주 쓰는 조합

routine maintenance regularly scheduled upkeep
low maintenance requiring little work or attention
preventative maintenance work done to stop problems before they start
maintenance costs the expenses required for upkeep
building maintenance the care and repair of a structure

자주 쓰는 구문

high maintenance

demanding a lot of time, money, or emotional effort

maintenance fee

a regular charge paid for the upkeep of a property

under maintenance

currently being repaired or updated

자주 혼동되는 단어

maintenance vs sustenance

Sustenance refers to food and nourishment, while maintenance refers to the upkeep of objects or states.

maintenance vs maintaining

Maintaining is the gerund/participle form; maintenance is the formal abstract noun used for systems and processes.

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사용 참고사항

Use this word when discussing both physical objects (like machinery or gardens) and abstract concepts (like standards, relationships, or laws). It implies a continuous or periodic action rather than a one-time fix.

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자주 하는 실수

Learners often misspell the word as 'maintainance' because of the verb 'maintain'. Remember that the 'ai' changes to 'e' in the noun form.

💡

암기 팁

Think of 'Mainten-ANCE'. To keep the 'Main' thing at a 'Ten' (perfection), you need 'Maintenance'.

📖

어원

Derived from the Old French 'mantenance', coming from 'maintenir' which means to hold in the hand (main + tenir).

문법 패턴

Uncountable noun when referring to the general concept of upkeep Followed by the preposition 'of' (e.g., the maintenance of order) Can be used as a noun adjunct (e.g., maintenance crew)
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문화적 맥락

In many English-speaking cultures, 'high maintenance' is a common idiomatic descriptor for a person who is difficult to please or requires expensive lifestyle choices.

빠른 퀴즈

The city council is responsible for the ________ of public parks and playgrounds.

정답!

정답은: maintenance

관련 단어

ultraducor

C1

An ultraducor is a high-performance technological component or material engineered for the extremely efficient transmission of energy, data, or thermal signals. It is primarily used in advanced physics and aerospace engineering to facilitate flux with near-zero resistance or loss of integrity.

interlaterence

C1

Pertaining to the mutual influence, interaction, or interference occurring between two lateral sides or parallel components of a system. It describes the state where side-by-side elements overlap in function or effect, often used in technical or cognitive analysis.

extrascior

C1

To criticize or censure someone or something with extreme severity, effectively 'stripping away' their reputation or defense. It is frequently used in formal or academic contexts to describe a scathing review or a public denouncement of behavior or policy.

macromotion

C1

Refers to large-scale, visible, or significant movement between two parts that are intended to be fixed or stable. In technical and medical contexts, it specifically describes the displacement of a component, such as a prosthetic implant, relative to its surrounding structure.

repedency

C1

Describing a state or quality of being repetitive or showing a tendency toward recurrence in patterns or behavior. It is frequently utilized in technical or test-specific contexts to analyze the frequency of repeated elements within a sequence.

supercludious

C1

A state of extreme exclusivity or a structural condition of being entirely enclosed and impenetrable to outside influence. It describes a system, group, or physical space that maintains absolute boundaries against external elements.

retortless

C1

To be without a quick, witty, or sharp reply; it describes the state of being unable to respond to a criticism, insult, or clever remark. It implies that someone has been silenced or bested in a verbal exchange.

revictic

C1

A revictic is the formal act or specific instance of replenishing essential provisions, such as food, water, and survival gear, for a group in a remote or confined environment. It refers to both the logistical process of resupplying and the new stock itself within specialized military or historical contexts.

exspircy

C1

The end of a period of time for which something is valid, or the formal termination of a contract, agreement, or biological life. It refers specifically to the moment something ceases to be active or legally binding.

anspirate

C1

In a medical or laboratory context, an anspirate refers to the substance, such as fluid, tissue, or gas, that has been drawn out of a body cavity or organ using suction. It is primarily collected for diagnostic purposes to identify infections, malignancies, or other physiological conditions.

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