/ˈʌpki:p ||; ˈʌpˌkip/noun[U] 1 the cost or process of keeping sth in a good condition 保养（费）；维修（费）: The landlord pays for the upkeep of the building. 房东负责支付大厦的保养费。
2 the cost or process of providing children or animals with what they need to live （孩子或动物的）抚养（费），饲养（费）