B2 noun 中性

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.

例句

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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.

词族

名词
maintenance
Verb
maintain
形容词
maintainable
相关
maintainer
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记忆技巧

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

快速测验

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

正确!

正确答案是: maintenance

例句

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.

词族

名词
maintenance
Verb
maintain
形容词
maintainable
相关
maintainer

常见搭配

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

常用短语

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

容易混淆的词

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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使用说明

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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常见错误

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

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记忆技巧

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

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词源

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

语法模式

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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文化背景

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.

快速测验

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

正确!

正确答案是: maintenance

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