v. 支持,维护〔法规、制度或原则〕
v. 〔法庭〕维持〔原判〕≠ overrule
uphold a conviction/an appeal/a complaint 维持原判;受理上诉╱申诉
They uphold the presidents' authority. 维护某人的权威
We have a duty to uphold the law. 维护法律是我们的责任。
The State Supreme Court upheld the Superior Court judge's decision. 国家最高法院维持了高级法院法官的判决。
BrE /əˌbriːviˈeɪʃn/