第1个回答 2013-10-19
回答楼主的问题, maintain [mein'tein] vt. 维持;维修,保养;坚持;断言 keep [ki:p] n. 生计,维持
v. 保持,保存,维持 首先,keep多用于保持某种状态,保持健康等maintain多用与,维持平衡,维持关系等, 放中文里,两者就是保持与维持的关系,这个是它们最主要的区别。而楼主给的例句都是用 keep,保持的意思。本回答被网友采纳
第2个回答 2013-10-19
maintain vt. 维持, 维修, 继续, 供养, 主张英英解释:动词maintain:
1. keep in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., "keep clean"
同义词:keep, hold
2. keep in safety and protect from harm, decay, loss, or destruction
同义词:conserve, preserve, keep up
3. supply with necessities and support
同义词:sustain, keep
4. state categorically
同义词:assert, asseverate
5. have and exercise
同义词:wield, exert
6. maintain for use and service
同义词:keep
7. maintain by writing regular records
同义词:keep
8. state or assert
同义词:defend
9. support against an opponent
同义词:uphold
10. observe correctly or closely
同义词:observe, keep