1. | 食物;营养;养料the food and drink that people, animals and plants need to live and stay healthy |
There's not much sustenance in a bowl of soup. 一碗汤没多少营养。 | |
Arguing would only give further sustenance to his allegations. 越是争论,他越会觉得自己那些说法有道理。 |
2. | ~ (of sth) 维持;保持the process of making sth continue to exist |
Elections are essential for the sustenance of parliamentary democracy. 选举制度是维持议会民主所必不可少的。 |