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Từ điển Oxford Advanced Learner 8th
upkeep
up·keep [upkeep] BrE [ˈʌpkiːp] NAmE [ˈʌpkiːp] noun uncountable 1. ~ (of sth) the cost or process of keeping sth in good condition Syn: ↑maintenance •Tenants are responsible for the upkeep of rented property. •Money from visitors goes towards the upkeep of the palace and grounds. 2. ~ (of sb/sth) the cost or process of giving a child or an animal the things that they need •He makes payments to his ex-wife for the upkeep of their children. Example Bank: •My ex-husband pays a mere £163 a month towards the upkeep of our son. •Our taxes help pay for the upkeep of the city's parks. •The local council is responsible for the upkeep of roads. •The money will go towards/toward the upkeep of the centre. •The pond requires minimal upkeep. •The university has responsibility for the upkeep of the buildings. •the maintenance and upkeep of the monuments •Tenants are responsible for the upkeep of the property. •The council's contribution towards the upkeep of the churchyard is to be withdrawn.
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