及物动词
1. 拥护；支持；维护
If you uphold something such as a law, a principle, or a decision, you support and maintain it.
2. 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. stand up for
stick up for
of causes, principles, or ideals
2. support against an opponent
e.g. The appellate court upheld the verdict
Synonym: maintain
3. keep or maintain in unaltered condition
cause to remain or last
e.g. preserve the peace in the family
continue the family tradition
Carry on the old traditions