uphold
英 [ʌp'həʊld]
美[ʌp'hold]
	    - vt. 支撑;鼓励;赞成;举起
 
英英释意
- 1. keep or maintain in unaltered condition; cause to remain or last;
 - "preserve the peace in the family"
 - "continue the family tradition"
 - "Carry on the old traditions"
 
- 2. stand up for; stick up for; of causes, principles, or ideals
 
- 3. support against an opponent;
 - "The appellate court upheld the verdict"