maintenance

n.

1. 维持; 维护; 保养; 维修
   • He learnt tractor maintenance.
     他学会了拖拉机维修。
   • His small farm provides maintenance, but not much more.
     他的小农场能使他们维持生活, 但仅此而已。
2. 赡养费
   • He has to pay maintenance to his ex-wife.
     他必须给前妻赡养费。