- upkeep (of something)
the cost or process of keeping something in good condition synonym maintenance保养(费);维修(费) Tenants are responsible for the upkeep of rented property. 承租人应负责维修租用的房产。 Money from visitors goes towards the upkeep of the palace and grounds. 游客的钱用于宫殿和庭院的维护。
Extra ExamplesOur taxes help pay for the upkeep of the city's parks. 我们交纳的税部份用于市内各公园的保养。 The local council is responsible for the upkeep of roads. 地方理事会负责道路的保养。 The money will go towards/toward the upkeep of the centre. 这笔钱将用于该中心的维护。 The pond requires minimal upkeep. 这个池塘是最易养护的了。 The university has responsibility for the upkeep of the buildings. 由这所大学负责大楼的维护。 the maintenance and upkeep of the monuments 纪念碑的维护和保养 The council's contribution towards the upkeep of the churchyard is to be withdrawn. 市政会对教堂墓地维护的捐款将被收回。
Oxford Collocations Dictionaryverb + upkeep- require
- contribute (something) towards/toward
- go towards/toward
- …
- the maintenance and upkeep of something
- responsibility for the upkeep of something
- upkeep (of somebody/something)
the cost or process of giving a child or an animal the things that they need 抚养(费);喂养(成本) He makes payments to his ex-wife for the upkeep of their children. 他向前妻支付子女的抚养费。 My ex-husband pays a mere £163 a month towards the upkeep of our son. 我的前夫每月只拿出区区 163 英镑用作我们的儿子的抚养费。
Oxford Collocations Dictionaryverb + upkeep- require
- contribute (something) towards/toward
- go towards/toward
- …
- the maintenance and upkeep of something
- responsibility for the upkeep of something