maintenance
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
3 / 5Regular maintenance on your car can prevent expensive repairs later.
Routine servicing of a vehicle to avoid future costs.
The maintenance of international peace is the primary goal of the organization.
The act of preserving global harmony.
This old house is high maintenance; something always needs fixing.
This building requires a lot of work and attention.
어휘 가족
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
Regular maintenance on your car can prevent expensive repairs later.
everydayRoutine servicing of a vehicle to avoid future costs.
The maintenance of international peace is the primary goal of the organization.
formalThe act of preserving global harmony.
This old house is high maintenance; something always needs fixing.
informalThis building requires a lot of work and attention.
Academic data maintenance involves ensuring the accuracy and security of the database.
academicThe systematic management of information quality.
The company allocated a large budget for the maintenance of its IT infrastructure.
businessMoney set aside for keeping computer systems running.
어휘 가족
자주 쓰는 조합
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
Sustenance refers to food and nourishment, while maintenance refers to the upkeep of objects or states.
Maintaining is the gerund/participle form; maintenance is the formal abstract noun used for systems and processes.
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.
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
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
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