How do you use "maintenance" in a sentence?

The building requires regular maintenance to stay in good condition. He works in the maintenance department, fixing equipment. She receives monthly maintenance payments for the children.

maintenance

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Significado: The process of keeping something in good condition; regular care and repair

维护，保养；赡养费

mantenimiento; pensión alimenticia

維持、メンテナンス；養育費

유지, 보수; 양육비

Maintenance refers to the ongoing process of keeping something in working order through regular care, repairs, and upkeep. It applies to buildings, vehicles, equipment, and even relationships. In British legal terms, 'maintenance' can also mean financial support paid to a former spouse or children after divorce.

Maintenance指通过定期护理、修理和保养使某物保持正常运转的持续过程。它适用于建筑物、车辆、设备，甚至人际关系。在英国法律术语中，'maintenance'也可指离婚后支付给前配偶或子女的经济支持。

Maintenance se refiere al proceso continuo de mantener algo en funcionamiento mediante cuidado regular, reparaciones y mantenimiento. Se aplica a edificios, vehículos, equipos e incluso relaciones. En términos legales británicos, «maintenance» también puede significar apoyo financiero pagado a un excónyuge o hijos después del divorcio.

Maintenanceは、定期的なケア、修理、保守を通じて何かを稼働状態に保つ継続的なプロセスを指します。建物、車両、機器、さらには人間関係にも適用されます。イギリスの法律用語では、「maintenance」は離婚後に元配偶者や子供に支払われる経済的支援を意味することもあります。

maintenance는 정기적인 관리, 수리, 보수를 통해 무언가를 작동 상태로 유지하는 지속적인 과정을 가리킵니다. 건물, 차량, 장비, 심지어 관계에도 적용됩니다. 영국 법률 용어에서 'maintenance'는 이혼 후 전 배우자나 자녀에게 지급하는 재정 지원을 의미하기도 합니다.

Ejemplos

The building requires regular maintenance to stay in good condition.
建筑需要定期维护才能保持良好状态。
El edificio requiere mantenimiento regular para mantenerse en buenas condiciones.
建物は良好な状態を保つために定期的なメンテナンスが必要です。
건물은 양호한 상태를 유지하기 위해 정기적인 보수가 필요합니다.
He works in the maintenance department, fixing equipment.
他在维修部门工作，修理设备。
Trabaja en el departamento de mantenimiento, reparando equipos.
彼はメンテナンス部門で機器の修理をしています。
그는 보수 부서에서 장비 수리를 하고 있습니다.
She receives monthly maintenance payments for the children.
她每月收到孩子的赡养费。
Ella recibe pagos mensuales de manutención para los niños.
彼女は子供たちのために毎月養育費を受け取っています。
그녀는 아이들을 위해 매달 양육비를 받고 있습니다.

Pronunciación

Guía de uso

Contexto: general

Tono: neutral

Origen e historia

From Old French 'maintenance' meaning 'upkeep, sustenance', from 'maintenir' (to maintain), from Latin 'manu tenere' meaning 'to hold in the hand', from 'manus' (hand) + 'tenere' (to hold). Literally 'to hold by hand'.

Contexto cultural

Era: Modern

Generation: All ages

Social background: Universal

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