Maintenance Meaning(定義、用法、例句與發音)

maintenance

noun

快速理解

What does "Maintenance" mean?What are 2-3 core uses of "Maintenance"?

指保持事物良好運作狀態的行為或過程。

  1. 1

    保養與維修

    EN: The act of keeping equipment or property in good condition.

    翻譯: 指對設備或財產進行保養與維修,使其保持良好狀態的行為。

  2. 2

    持續維持

    EN: The process of continuing or preserving a state or activity.

    翻譯: 指持續或保持某種狀態或活動的過程。

  3. 3

    法律扶養費

    EN: Financial support paid regularly to a former spouse or child.

    翻譯: 指定期支付給前配偶或子女的經濟扶養費用。

  4. 4

    技術支援

    EN: The provision of technical support for software or systems.

    翻譯: 指為軟體或系統提供技術支援與服務。

小提醒:注意 'maintenance' 是不可數名詞,沒有複數形式。在中文中,常根據語境譯為「保養」、「維護」、「維持」或「扶養費」。

發音(How to Pronounce "Maintenance" in English

How to pronounce "Maintenance" in English?"Maintenance" US vs UK pronunciation

點擊下方的 US / UK 按鈕可播放發音。

Real-life Examples of "Maintenance" from YouTube Videos

Anil Ananthaswamy: What it takes to do extreme astrophysics

TED

They have to drill holes in the ice, dive down into the water -- cold, cold water -- to get hold of the instrument, bring it up, do any repairs and maintenance that they need to do, put it back and get out before the ice melts, Because that phase of solid ice lasts for two months and it's full of cracks And you have to imagine there's an entire sea-like lake underneath moving, I still don't understand this one Russian man working in his bare chest, but that tells you how hard he was working.

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Definitions(定義)

What are the definitions of "Maintenance"?How does "Maintenance" change by context?

1. the work needed to keep a machine, building, or system in good condition

為保持機器、建築物或系統良好運作所需進行的保養、維護工作

Regular maintenance of your car can prevent major breakdowns.

定期保養你的汽車可以防止重大故障。

The building requires annual maintenance to ensure safety.

這棟建築需要年度維護以確保安全。

2. the act of continuing something at the same level or standard

將某事物維持在同一水準或標準的行為

The maintenance of peace in the region is our top priority.

維持該地區的和平是我們的首要任務。

Good diet is essential for the maintenance of health.

良好的飲食對於維持健康至關重要。

3. money that a person is legally required to pay to support a spouse or child after separation or divorce

法律規定個人必須支付以扶養分居或離異後配偶或子女的費用

The court ordered him to pay monthly maintenance for his children.

法院命令他每月支付子女的扶養費。

She receives spousal maintenance from her ex-husband.

她從前夫那裡獲得配偶扶養費。

4. the process of providing people with the things they need, such as food and supplies

為人們提供所需物品(如食物和補給品)的過程

The maintenance of a large army requires significant logistical planning.

維持一支龐大軍隊的運作需要大量的後勤規劃。

The company is responsible for the maintenance of the expedition team.

該公司負責探險隊的後勤補給。

Grammar & Patterns(句型)

What are common sentence patterns for "Maintenance"?How to make natural sentences with "Maintenance"?
PatternMeaningExample
maintenance + of + noun...的維護Regular maintenance of the equipment is essential. (設備的定期維護至關重要。)
maintenance + on + noun對...的維護We need to schedule maintenance on the vehicle. (我們需要安排車輛的維護。)
under maintenance正在維修中The website is currently under maintenance. (該網站目前正在維修中。)
routine / regular maintenance例行/定期維護The building requires routine maintenance. (這棟建築需要例行維護。)
perform / carry out maintenance進行維護The technician will perform maintenance tomorrow. (技術員明天將進行維護。)
high / low maintenance高/低維護需求This garden is very high maintenance. (這個花園需要很高的維護。)

用法說明

How is "Maintenance" different from similar structures?What usage mistakes are common with "Maintenance"?

maintenance of vs maintenance on

  • maintenance of 強調對某物(通常是抽象或整體概念)的維護責任或行為本身。
  • maintenance on 強調對某個具體物件或設備進行的維修操作。
  • 在許多情況下兩者可互換,但細微差別在於 of 偏向「擁有/責任關係」,on 偏向「作用於某物體」。
  • 談論系統、關係、狀態時多用 of;談論機器、車輛、建築等具體物時 on 更常見。

對比例句: EN: Regular maintenance of the software is crucial for security. 翻譯: 對軟體進行定期維護對安全性至關重要。

EN:He performed routine maintenance on the company's fleet of vehicles.

翻譯:他對公司的車隊進行了例行保養。

總結建議

一般情況下,談論具體設備的維修工作時,使用 maintenance on 更為自然準確。

易混淆對比

What is the difference between "Maintenance" and similar words?How to choose "Maintenance" vs alternatives?

maintenance vs repair

maintenance 是預防性的定期保養,目的是維持正常運作;repair 是故障發生後的修復。

maintenance vs upkeep

maintenance 較技術性,多用於機器、設備、軟體;upkeep 較通用,多用於建築物、花園、外觀等整體維護。

maintenance vs servicing

maintenance 是廣義的維護概念;servicing 常指按照製造商規程進行的專業性、週期性保養服務。

口語用法

How is "Maintenance" used in spoken English?What is the spoken vs formal difference for "Maintenance"?

引述

在對話中,當引述或轉述他人關於維護工作的說法時,常會使用這個詞。 EN: He was like, "The maintenance on this old car is killing me." 翻譯: 他當時就說:「這台老車的維修保養真是要了我的命。」

EN:So I told them, "Regular maintenance is non-negotiable."

翻譯:所以我就告訴他們:「定期保養是沒有商量餘地的。」

語氣強調

在口語中,有時會透過重複或加重語氣來強調維護工作的重要性或麻煩程度。 EN: Ugh, the maintenance, the constant maintenance, it never ends! 翻譯: 唉,保養,沒完沒了的保養,永遠做不完!

EN:This requires serious maintenance, I'm telling you.

翻譯:這需要非常認真的維護,我跟你說。

停頓填充

在組織思緒或尋找合適詞彙時,可能會用這個詞作為短暫的停頓填充,帶出接下來要說的主題。 EN: So, about the maintenance... yeah, we probably should schedule it soon. 翻譯: 所以,關於保養這件事… 對,我們可能應該很快安排一下。

EN:The main issue is, maintenance... or rather, the lack of it over the years.

翻譯:主要的問題是,維護… 或者更準確地說,是多年來的維護不足。

正式書寫注意:在正式報告或學術寫作中,應避免上述口語用法(如引述口吻、重複強調、停頓填充)。請使用更精確、結構完整的句子來討論「maintenance」相關事宜。

常見短語

What common collocations use "Maintenance"?What fixed phrases with "Maintenance" should I remember?

routine maintenance

adjective + maintenance

例行維護/保養

maintenance of

maintenance of + noun

對…的維護/保養

maintenance costs

maintenance + noun

維護成本/保養費用

preventive maintenance

adjective + maintenance

預防性維護/保養

in maintenance

preposition + maintenance

正在維護中

maintenance work

maintenance + noun

維護工作/保養作業

maintenance schedule

maintenance + noun

維護排程/保養時間表

high maintenance

adjective + maintenance

高維護成本的;難伺候的(形容人或物)

常見錯誤

What are common mistakes with "Maintenance"?Which "Maintenance" sentences look correct but are wrong?

×maintainance

maintenance

這是一個常見的拼寫錯誤。正確拼法是 'maintenance',結尾是 '-tenance',而不是 '-tainance'。

×The maintenance are important.

Maintenance is important.

'Maintenance' 是不可數名詞,因此動詞必須使用單數形式 'is',且通常前面不加 'the',除非特指某項維護工作。

×maintenance for

maintenance of

當表示「對某物的維護」時,通常使用介系詞 'of' 來連接被維護的對象。'for' 則多用於表示維護的目的或對象(人)。

×We need to maintenance the machine.

We need to maintain the machine.

'Maintenance' 是名詞,不能當動詞使用。動詞形式是 'maintain'。

×maintenances

maintenance

'Maintenance' 是不可數名詞,沒有複數形式。若要表示多個維護實例或行為,可以使用 'maintenance tasks', 'maintenance activities', 或 'maintenance jobs' 等片語。

×car maintenance

car maintenance / maintenance of the car

'Car maintenance' 作為複合名詞是正確的。但學習者有時會誤以為所有格('car's maintenance')是必要的。在表示一般概念或類別時,使用名詞修飾名詞(如 car maintenance)更為常見和自然。特指某一輛車時,則可用 'the maintenance of the car'。

詞形變化

What are the word forms of "Maintenance"?What are tense/participle forms of "Maintenance"?