maintained

He maintained a professional demeanour throughout.

他始终保持着专业人才的风度。

For three nights, the shepherd maintained his lonely vigil.

牧羊人孤零零地连续看守了三个晚上.

He had maintained a rigid diet, shedding some twenty pounds.

他严格地坚持节食，减了差不多20磅。

He has maintained that the money was donated for international purposes.

他坚称这笔捐款将用于国际用途。

Crowley maintained a stream of invective and abuse against Waite.

克劳利连珠炮似的对韦特骂个不停。

The two countries have maintained friendly relations for many years.

两国多年来一直保持着友好的关系.

They have maintained their optimism in the face of desolating subjugation.

面对遭征服的悲惨命运，他们保持了乐观的态度。

Throughout his trial he maintained a dignified silence.

在整个审讯过程中，他始终沉默以保持尊严。

The cars are getting older and less well-maintained.

车越来越旧，保养得也越来越差。

He maintained an ambivalent attitude to the Church throughout his long life.

在他漫长的一生中，他对基督教信仰始终是一种摇摆不定的态度。

While he was at the university, an uncle maintained him in clothing.

他上大学时一位叔父供给他衣服.

The king maintained order within the bounds of his realm.

国王在其王国的疆界之内维持着秩序.

She maintained a kind of meek-ness.

她保持着一种温顺的态度。

His car has been well maintained and is in excellent condition.

他的车子保养得很好,各种机件状况极佳.

This island is maintained as a sanctuary for endangered species.

那个岛继续作为濒危物种的保护区.