n.[U]

1. 維持，保持
   The maintenance of law and order is of vital importance.

   法律與秩序的維持是至關重要的。

2. 維修，保養
   Who is responsible for the building's maintenance?

   誰負責這座大樓的保養事宜？

3. 堅持，主張
4. 扶養；生活費；贍養費
   She worked hard to earn money for the maintenance of her family.

   她賣力幹活為了掙錢養家糊口。

n.

1. the process of maintaining or the state of being maintained.
2. Brit. a husband's or wife's provision for a spouse after separation or divorce.
3. Law  the offence of aiding a party in a legal action without lawful cause.