Word · Frequency #6136
sustained
/səsˈteind/
adjective
持续的；不间断的
Continuing at the same level without stopping.
- 1.
Held continuously at a certain level.
持续保持在某一水平。
- 2.
Held at a certain pitch.
保持在一定音高。
持续音的；延音的；持续保持在某一水平。；保持在一定音高。；持续的；持久不变的
In use
Successful language learning depends on sustained practice every day.
The athlete's sustained training led to a new personal best.
The charity relies on the sustained support of local volunteers.
sustained + noun
形容词作定语，修饰名词。
The company reported sustained growth.
该公司报告了持续增长。
be + sustained
系表结构，表示状态持续。
The improvement in sales has been sustained.
销售方面的改善一直持续。
Common mistakes
We need to maintain a sustained development.We need to maintain a sustainable development.
Connections
Collocations
- sustained effort
- 持续的努力
- The project's success was due to sustained effort over several years.该项目的成功归功于多年持续的努力。
- sustained growth
- 持续增长
- The company reported sustained growth in revenue for the fifth consecutive quarter.该公司报告收入连续第五个季度持续增长。
- sustained attention
- 持续关注
- The lecture required sustained attention from the audience for two hours.这场讲座要求听众持续关注两小时。
- sustained applause
- 持续的掌声
- The performer received sustained applause at the end of the show.表演者在演出结束时获得了持续的掌声。
- sustained pressure
- 持续的压力
- The team faced sustained pressure from the opposing defense throughout the game.整场比赛，该队都面临对方防守的持续压力。
Learner notes
Memory Tip
联想' sustain '（支撑），加上'ed'表示被支撑的状态，即持续不变的。
Context & Register
语域：mixed 常见场景：学术写作、新闻报道、正式演讲 通常用于正式或书面语境，但在日常描述中也可使用。
Pronunciation & Spelling
All listed words rhyme with 'sustained' (/səsˈteɪnd/): they share the stressed vowel and following sounds /ˈteɪnd/. The common spelling chunk '-tained' corresponds to the rhyme.
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