upkeep /'Apki: p; 'Ap,kip/ n [U] (cost of) keeping sth in good order and repair: 保養(yǎng); 維護(hù)費; 保養(yǎng)費： ￡450 for rent and ~, eg of a house. 租金及維護(hù)費四百五十鎊(如指房屋)。 The ~ of this large garden is more than / can afford. 這個大花園的維護(hù)費非我所能負(fù)擔(dān)。