“sustaining”在英语中的释义

verb

1. present participle and gerund of sustain

noun

1. The process by which something is sustained or upheld.

adjective

1. 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.