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单词 upkeep
释义
upkeep
noun[U]
uk
/ˈʌp.kiːp/us
/ˈʌp.kiːp/
C2
thecostorprocessofkeepingsomething, such as abuilding, in goodcondition:
维修费；保养费
The upkeepoflargeroldpropertiesis veryexpensive.维护大型老房子的费用很高。
Councilemployeesareresponsiblefor the upkeepofthegardens.市政委员会的雇员负责花园的保养。
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(Definition ofupkeepfrom theCambridge Advanced Learner's Dictionary & Thesaurus© Cambridge University Press)

upkeep| American Dictionary

upkeep
noun[U]
us
/ˈʌpˌkip/
theprocessorcostofkeepingsomething, such as abuilding, in good andusablecondition:
Itcoststhelandlordabout $2000 amonthjust for upkeep.
(Definition ofupkeepfrom theCambridge Academic Content Dictionary© Cambridge University Press)

upkeep| Business English

upkeep
noun[U]
PROPERTY
uk
/ˈʌpkiːp/us
thecostorprocessofkeepingsomething, such as abuilding, in goodcondition:
The upkeep oflargeroldpropertiesis veryexpensive.
Farepayerspaid€4.8billionfor the upkeep of therailnetworklastyear.
(Definition ofupkeepfrom theCambridge Business English Dictionary© Cambridge University Press)

Examplesofupkeep

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A penance which hypothecated payments for theupkeepof paupers or priests was imaginative and peculiarly appropriate in the fight against heresy.
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These are metrics that assess the product use in the field in terms of its maintenance,upkeep, and warranty costs.
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In this case, owners were expected to cover all the expenses on the arrangement andupkeepof the fields.
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With a financial system based on municipal rents, the possibility of decent maintenance andupkeepwas defeated by the massive scale of non-payment.
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Upkeepof the grave was provided for, in his will, decades later.
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Typical nouns of this type are input, onrush, outflow, overspill, throughput,upkeep, and upsurge, almost always written as solid forms.
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While the overall appearance of the area is of buildings in poor repair, the properties change in quality ofupkeepblock by block.
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A variation made four penitents responsible for theupkeepof priests.
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The leader was in control of the organization and members did not own or contribute significantly to itsupkeep.
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Questions should also be raised about the technical and managerial competence of professionals and administrators responsible for theupkeepof various sectors of infrastructure.
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Elderly men retained the primary responsibility for their ownupkeepuntil they were absolutely decrepit.
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He is responsible for theupkeepand running of the whole universe from moment to moment.
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His contributions to theupkeepof his son became irregular.
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Temples and churches also held sizeable areas of land which were also communidade properties but given forupkeepof these institutions.
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A new husband was expected to make a contribution in order to earn the right ofupkeepfrom the farm.
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