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sustained

🇬🇧 UK/sə'steɪnd/🇺🇸 US/sәs'teind/
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Definitions

adj.

Continuing at the same level or intensity for a long period without weakening.

持续的,持久的

🧩 Root Breakdown

Root-derived
susunder, below
+
tainhold, keep
+
edto make, having
=sustained

Common Collocations

  • 1.sustained effort持续的努力
  • 2.sustained growth持续增长
  • 3.sustained attack持续攻势
  • 4.sustained period持续一段时间

Example Sentences

  • 1.

    The team's sustained effort over months finally led to a breakthrough.

  • 2.

    The region experienced a sustained period of economic growth throughout the decade.

  • 3.

    Learning a language requires sustained concentration and daily practice.

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