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    maintenance

    US /ˈmentənəns/

    ・

    UK /'meɪntənəns/

    A2TOEIC
    n. (c./u.)Noun (Countable/Uncountable)Keeping (a machine) working by checking and fixing
    If this car has good maintenance, it will run for years
    n. (c./u.)Noun (Countable/Uncountable)Financial support paid to a former spouse or for children.
    He pays maintenance for his children.
    n. (c./u.)Noun (Countable/Uncountable)Activities involved in modifying and updating software to correct faults and improve performance.
    Software maintenance is crucial for security.
    n. (c./u.)Noun (Countable/Uncountable)The act of keeping something in a state of stability or preservation.
    The maintenance of peace is a global challenge.

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    New York vs. Tokyo’s Subway: How Japan Got So Far Ahead | WSJ U.S. vs. Japan

    06:17New York vs. Tokyo’s Subway: How Japan Got So Far Ahead | WSJ U.S. vs. Japan
    • You have a huge system of switches and interlocking, which require a ton of maintenance.

      You have a huge system of switches and interlocking, which require a ton of maintenance.

    • You have a huge system of switches and interlockings, which require a ton of maintenance.

      You have a huge system of switches and interlockings, which require a ton of maintenance.

    B1

    How airplane legroom got so tight

    09:15How airplane legroom got so tight
    • And I just so happened to have the blueprints or "Aircraft Characteristics, Airport and Maintenance Planning documents" in my possession.

      And I just so happened to have the blueprints or "Aircraft Characteristics, Airport and Maintenance Planning documents" in my possession.

    • and I just so happen to have the blueprints, or Aircraft Characteristics Airport and Maintenance Planning documents, in my possession.

      and I just so happen to have the blueprints, or Aircraft Characteristics Airport and Maintenance Planning documents, in my possession.

    B1

    How the US Transports Its Nuclear Weapons

    06:42How the US Transports Its Nuclear Weapons
    • and that means bringing them from their silos to one of these locations for disassembly, reassembly, maintenance, or testing. 

      and that means bringing them from their silos to one of these locations for disassembly, reassembly, maintenance, or testing. 

    • from their silos to one of these locations for  disassembly, reassembly, maintenance, or testing. 

      from their silos to one of these locations for  disassembly, reassembly, maintenance, or testing. 

    B1

    Planning to buy a house? Think again! Buy Vs Rent Analysis

    03:22Planning to buy a house? Think again! Buy Vs Rent Analysis
    • and she also needs to contribute about thousand five hundred dollars towards maintenance.

      and she also needs to contribute about thousand five hundred dollars towards maintenance.

    • and she also needs to contribute about $1, 500 towards maintenance.

      and she also needs to contribute about $1, 500 towards maintenance.

    A2

    Why Are There Stones Along Railway Tracks?

    05:40Why Are There Stones Along Railway Tracks?
    • Just like the railway track, track ballast requires regular maintenance and cleaning. 

      Just like the railway track, track ballast requires regular maintenance and cleaning. 

    • Just like the railway track, track ballast requires regular maintenance and cleaning.

      Just like the railway track, track ballast requires regular maintenance and cleaning.

    B2

    9 Things I Stopped Buying to Make More Money

    07:169 Things I Stopped Buying to Make More Money
    • Number eight, anything high-maintenance.

      Number eight, anything high-maintenance.

    • it's all too high-maintenance and it just doesn't happen anymore. 

      it's all too high-maintenance and it just doesn't happen anymore. 

    A2

    10 Things You Should Eliminate From Your Life

    08:2610 Things You Should Eliminate From Your Life
    • high-maintenance people who demand your time and attention, or even family members who make you feel unappreciated.

      high-maintenance people who demand your time and attention, or even family members who make you feel unappreciated.

    B1

    Mom, TLDR does NOT mean Toilet Doctor! | Gumball - The Web | Cartoon Network

    04:00Mom, TLDR does NOT mean Toilet Doctor! | Gumball - The Web | Cartoon Network
    • Oh, Mickey Maintenance.

      Oh, Mickey Maintenance.

    • Oh, Mickey Maintenance.

      Oh, Mickey Maintenance.

    A2

    Why Car Ownership Is Getting So Expensive | CNBC Marathon

    44:14Why Car Ownership Is Getting So Expensive | CNBC Marathon
    • You could keep it spotless inside and out, give it regular maintenance and protect it against every ding, dent and scratch.

      You could keep it spotless inside and out, give it regular maintenance and protect it against every ding, dent and scratch.

    • You could keep it spotless inside and out, give it regular maintenance,

      You could keep it spotless inside and out, give it regular maintenance,

    B1

    The Rise of AI in Factories

    08:38The Rise of AI in Factories
    • Fiberon says the device has repeatedly protected them from costly surprise maintenance.

      Fiberon says the device has repeatedly protected them from costly surprise maintenance.

    • Fibron says the device has repeatedly protected them from costly surprise maintenance.

      Fibron says the device has repeatedly protected them from costly surprise maintenance.

    B1