어떤 상태를 그대로 보존하거나 지속하는 행위.
The act of keeping something in its existing state or preserving it from failure or decline.
예문:
"The maintenance of international security requires global cooperation."
"Proper nutrition is vital for the maintenance of a strong immune system."
건물, 기계, 소프트웨어 등을 정기적으로 점검하고 수리하여 양호한 상태로 관리하는 작업.
The work of keeping something such as a building, machine, or software in good condition by checking or repairing it regularly.
예문:
"The factory scheduled a weekend shutdown for equipment maintenance."
"The website will be offline for a few hours due to scheduled maintenance."
생활비로 제공되는 경제적 지원으로, 주로 별거나 이혼 시 법원의 명령에 의해 지급되는 비용.
Financial support provided for a person's living expenses, often ordered by a court during separation or divorce.
예문:
"The court increased the maintenance payments to account for inflation."
"The scholarship covers both tuition fees and maintenance."
소송 사건에 정당한 이해관계가 없는 제삼자가 소송 당사자를 부당하게 도와주는 행위.
The illegal act of supporting a party in a lawsuit without a valid legal interest in the case.
예문:
"The lawyer was accused of maintenance for funding a case in which he had no stake."
"Historically, maintenance was a criminal offense intended to prevent frivolous litigation."