uphold

verb

1. 支持，维护（正义等）
   to support sth that you think is right and make sure that it continues to exist
   1. We have a duty to uphold the law.
      维护法律是我们的责任。
2. 维持，确认（原判、裁决等）
   to agree that a previous decision was correct or that a request is reasonable
   1. to uphold a conviction/an appeal/a complaint
      维持原判；受理上诉 / 申诉

1. VERB 拥护；支持；维护
   If you uphold something such as a law, a principle, or a decision, you support and maintain it.
   1. Our policy has been to uphold the law...
      拥护法律是我们一贯的方针。
   2. It is the responsibility of every government to uphold certain basic principles.
      各政府均有责任拥护某些基本原则。
   3. ...upholding the artist's right to creative freedom.
      维护艺术家的创作自由
2. VERB 维持，坚持（原判）
   If a court of law upholds a legal decision that has already been made, it decides that it was the correct decision.
   1. The crown court, however, upheld the magistrate's decision.
      然而，最高法院维持了地方法院的判决。

1. He swore an oath promising to uphold and protect the country's laws and constitution.
   他宣誓捍卫国家的法律与宪法。
2. I think marriage is used to uphold patriarchal control.
   我觉得婚姻是用来维系父权统治的。
3. Our policy has been to uphold the law
   拥护法律是我们一贯的方针。
4. It is the responsibility of every government to uphold certain basic principles.
   各政府均有责任拥护某些基本原则。
5. The crown court, however, upheld the magistrate's decision.
   然而，最高法院维持了地方法院的判决。
6. One of the best way to induce someone to engage himself on your behalf is to give him a reputation to uphold.
   诱导一个人去替你们办事的最好办法是使他有要维护的声誉。
7. The Chinese nation has the strong resolve to uphold state sovereignty and territorial integrity.
   中华民族在维护国家主权和领土完整问题上有着坚定的决心。
8. We are firm in our resolve to uphold peace and stability in Asia and the world.
   我们将坚定维护亚洲和世界和平稳定。
9. We will defend our people and uphold our values through strength of arms and rule of law.
   我们将通过强大的军力和法制保护我们的人民，捍卫我们的价值观。
10. We should jointly uphold world peace and stability.
    我们要共同维护世界和平与稳定。
11. Focus on goals and aspirations to uphold your confidence for the long term.
    对你的目标和抱负要充满信心并长期坚持。
12. We will loyally uphold the principles of the United nations.
    我们将忠实维护联合国的原则。
13. Should we believe in love, or should we uphold the love life or to yield?
    我们该不该相信爱情，我们是坚持爱情还是向生活屈服？
14. We will continue to firmly uphold China's sovereignty, security and development interests and conduct all-round diplomacy.
    我们将继续坚定地维护国家主权、安全和发展利益，推动全方位外交。
15. Who corrupt and subvert the very principles our constitution exists to uphold.
    我们宪法所维护的准则被这些人腐化和破坏。
16. This is why we want to uphold socialism.
    这就是我们为什么要坚持社会主义的道理。
17. I will uphold you with my righteous right hand.
    我会用我正义的右手支持你们。
18. We should have the brand registered to uphold our just rights and interests.
    我们应该将商标注册以维护我们的正当权益。
19. The main role of the police is to uphold and enforce the law.
    警方的主要任务是维护和执行法律。
20. Policemen and judges uphold the majesty of the law.
    警察和法官维护法律的权威。
21. In order to uphold and improve Party leadership, Party discipline must be strengthened.
    为了坚持和改善党的领导，必须加强党的纪律。
22. Since I chose this path, I will continue to uphold the weather until success.
    既然我选择了这条路，我就会风雨无阻地坚持下去的。
23. Uphold freedom of association and the right of collective bargaining;
    维护结社自由和集体谈判权；
24. God's might to uphold me.
    上帝的大能，以维护我。
25. We must uphold and improve the leadership system and working mechanism against corruption and earnestly implement the responsibility system.
    坚持和完善反腐败领导体制和工作机制。
26. Development requires that we uphold and deepen the reform.
    发展必须坚持和深化改革。
27. Both parties shall uphold the honesty and ethic standards to the full in conducting the business activities.
    双方在进行商务活动时都必须不折不扣地坚持诚实和道德标准。
28. We will stand together with all the countries and people that love peace and uphold justice.
    我们一定要同爱好和平、坚持正义的国家和人民站在一起。
29. So we shall uphold the Four Cardinal Principles.
    所以，我们要坚持四项基本原则。

  support back uphold【导航词义：支持】

  support v. 支持

〔辨析〕含义广泛，多指在道义或物质上支持某人或某项事业。

  back v. 支持，资助

〔辨析〕尤指以金钱、影响力等对某人或某事物给予支持。

  uphold v. 支持，维护

〔辨析〕较正式用词，指在道义、行动等方面给予某人或某事物以支持。

verb

1. stand up for

2. support against an opponent
   1. The appellate court upheld the verdict

   Synonym:    maintain

3. keep or maintain in unaltered condition
   1. preserve the peace in the family
   2. continue the family tradition
   3. Carry on the old traditions

   Synonym:    continuecarry onbear onpreserve