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main·ten·ance AW BrE /ˈmeɪntənəns/NAmE /ˈmeɪntənəns/ noun [U] ~ (of sth) the act of keeping sth in good condition by checking or repairing it regularly 维护；保养◆The school pays for heating and the maintenance of the buildings. 学校负担这些大楼的供热和维修费用。◆car maintenance 汽车保养~ (of sth) the act of making a state or situation continue 维持；保持◆the maintenance of international peace 维护世界和平(law 法律, BrE) money that sb must pay regularly to their former wife, husband or partner, especially when they have had children together （依法应负担的）生活费；抚养费◆He has to pay maintenance to his ex-wife. 他必须付给前妻生活费。◆child maintenance 儿童抚养费◆a maintenance order (= given by a court of law) （法院下达的）生活费支付令 ➡ see also alimony |