sustaining
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a. 支持的, 持续的
词形变化
sustainings
复数
sustainings
more sustaining
比较级
most sustaining
最高级
释义与例句
n.
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The process by which something is sustained or upheld.
v.
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present participle and gerund of sustain
adj.
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That sustains, supports or provides sustenance.
1771, Elizabeth Griffith, The History of Lady Barton, London: T. Davies & T. Cadell, Volume 2, Letter 31, p. 21, I turned quick to look for him, and saw him coming towards me, with another gentleman—But I saw no more, my senses forsook me; in spite of Maria’s sustaining arm, I fell motionless on the ground.