upkeep

IPA/ˈʌpkiːp/
KK[ˈʌpkˌip]IPA/ˈʌpkiːp/

upkeep — 名詞

1. money spent, or work done, to keep a building, machine, garden, or other thing w

1.名詞B2
釋義

維護；保養

維持設備或建物良好狀態的費用或工作

money spent, or work done, to keep a building, machine, garden, or other thing working well and looking good over time

例句

The annual upkeep of the village bridge cost more than the council expected.

這座村橋每年的維護費比議會原先預期的還高。

the upkeep of + building / structure

Imani saves part of her wages each month for motorcycle upkeep.

Imani 每個月都會存下一部分薪水，用來支付機車保養費。

save money for + upkeep

常見搭配
  • annual upkeep
  • building upkeep
  • vehicle upkeep
  • garden upkeep
  • high upkeep
同義詞
  • maintenance

    the closest general synonym; more common in technical and formal contexts

  • care

    broader and less focused on regular cost or practical work

  • servicing

    used especially for machines or vehicles rather than buildings or gardens

反義詞
  • neglect

    failure to give regular care

  • disrepair

    the poor condition that results when upkeep is missing

文法句型

the upkeep of + noun phrase

upkeep costs / expenses

用法筆記

Usually uncountable. This sense covers regular care and the money it requires, not one single repair. It is often used with of for a building, vehicle, garden, or similar thing.

常見錯誤

The old roof needs many upkeeps.
The old roof needs a lot of upkeep.
'upkeep' is usually an uncountable noun.

2. the money or support needed to feed, house, and care for a person or animal so t

2.名詞C1
釋義

生活費；養費

供人或動物日常生活所需的費用

the money or support needed to feed, house, and care for a person or animal so that they can live properly

例句

After the divorce, the court ordered monthly upkeep for the two children.

離婚後，法院裁定那兩個孩子每月都要有固定的生活費。

formal use: upkeep for a child

The rescue centre relies on donations for the upkeep of injured horses.

那間救援中心仰賴捐款來負擔受傷馬匹的養費。

the upkeep of + animal

常見搭配
  • child upkeep
  • animal upkeep
  • pay for someone's upkeep
  • monthly upkeep
同義詞
  • support

    broader and can include emotional or practical help as well as money

  • maintenance

    formal, especially in legal contexts about money for a child or former partner

  • living expenses

    more everyday and usually used for a person's general costs

反義詞
  • neglect

    failure to provide the care or money needed

文法句型

pay for + someone's upkeep

the upkeep of + person / animal

用法筆記

More formal than everyday phrases like living costs. It is used especially for a child, another dependent person, or an animal, and it focuses on what is needed for daily life rather than on maintaining an object.

常見錯誤

The dog's upkeep are expensive.
The dog's upkeep is expensive.
'upkeep' is usually treated as an uncountable noun.

常見搭配

名詞搭配

  • upkeep costs
  • upkeep expenses
  • upkeep budget

常用片語

  • annual upkeep
  • routine upkeep
  • pay for someone's upkeep

介系詞搭配

  • upkeep of