sustained
/səˈsteɪnd/ (bre, ipa) · /səˈsteɪnd/ (ame, ipa) · /sə-ˈstānd/ (ame, mw)
sustained — 形容詞
- sustainedpositive
- more sustainedcomparative
- most sustainedsuperlative
1. happening steadily over a long stretch of time, maintaining the same force or pa
持續的
長時間不斷的
happening steadily over a long stretch of time, maintaining the same force or pace — used to describe effort, growth, applause, interest, or any activity that keeps going at a steady level.
The team's sustained effort throughout the season earned them a place in the finals.
球隊整季的持續努力為他們贏得了決賽資格。
sustained + effort — effort that continues over time
Doctors warn that sustained stress can lead to serious health problems over the years.
醫生警告說，長期的壓力在幾年後可能導致嚴重的健康問題。
After the reforms, the region entered a period of sustained economic growth.
改革之後，該地區進入了持續經濟增長的時期。
The audience gave the pianist sustained applause that lasted several minutes.
觀眾對鋼琴家報以持續幾分鐘的掌聲。
Interest in the museum's new exhibition has been sustained since the day it opened.
博物館新展覽的關注度自開幕以來一直持續不減。
- continuous
focuses on unbroken sequence; 'sustained' adds the idea of maintained intensity
- prolonged
emphasises that something lasts longer than expected; less focus on steady force
- steady
suggests consistency and stability; does not necessarily imply long duration
- persistent
used for conditions or problems that refuse to go away; often negative
- brief
a very short duration, opposite of prolonged continuity
- temporary
lasting only for a limited time, with no expectation of continuation
- intermittent
stopping and starting, the opposite of steady continuousness
文法句型
sustained + noun
be + sustained
用法筆記
Commonly combines with nouns like effort, growth, interest, applause, pressure, and attack. Unlike temporary or brief, this word carries the idea that the thing continues without dropping in force or intensity.
常見錯誤
2. showing that a person continues trying hard to achieve something, especially whe
堅持的
堅定而不放棄的
showing that a person continues trying hard to achieve something, especially when facing difficulties or opposition — used about someone's effort, commitment, or determination itself.
Selim's sustained commitment to his studies helped him pass every exam with high marks.
Selim 對學業的堅持不懈幫助他所有考試都拿到了高分。
sustained + commitment — persistent dedication despite difficulty
The charity relies on sustained support from local volunteers who give their time each week.
該慈善機構仰賴當地志工每週付出時間的持續支持。
Despite losing two matches, Ignacio made a sustained attempt to win the tournament.
儘管輸了兩場比賽，Ignacio 仍堅持不懈地爭取贏得錦標賽。
Tunde showed sustained focus on the research problem until he found a solution.
Tunde 對研究問題保持持續專注，直到找到解決方案為止。
With sustained determination, the small team built a successful company from nothing.
憑藉堅定的決心，這個小團隊從零打造了一家成功的公司。
- determined
more general; 'sustained' adds the idea of ongoing effort over time
- persistent
similar, but can carry a slightly negative tone for unwelcome things
- dogged
suggests stubbornness; more informal and emphatic
- resolute
focuses on firmness of purpose rather than the duration of effort
- half-hearted
showing little effort or enthusiasm, the opposite of determined
- waverering
uncertain or unsteady in effort; the opposite of resolute persistence
文法句型
sustained + abstract noun (effort, attempt, drive, commitment)
用法筆記
Unlike sense 1 (CONTINUING), which describes events or conditions, this sense describes a person's attitude or actions. It often appears with nouns such as attempt, commitment, effort, focus, and determination. The person is assumed to face obstacles or difficulty.