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keep

UK //kiːp//US //kiːp//

词源

源自古英语 'cēpan',意为“抓住、观察”,可能源自原始日耳曼语。

verb

❶ 保持某种状态或位置,使某物不改变或不被拿走。常用于描述持续性的动作或状态。

“Please keep the door closed.”

(请保持门关着。)

“She keeps her room very tidy.”

(她把房间保持得非常整洁。)

❶ 继续做某事或维持某种行为,强调动作的持续性。

“Keep going, you're almost there!”

(继续前进,你快到了!)

“She keeps smiling despite the difficulties.”

(尽管有困难,她仍然保持微笑。)

同义词:retain, maintain, hold, preserve, continue

noun

❶ 指城堡的主塔或要塞,用于防御。也可指维持生计所需的费用或资源。

“The keep of the castle was the last line of defense.”

(城堡的主塔是最后的防线。)

“He earns enough for his keep.”

(他赚的钱足够维持生计。)

同义词:stronghold, fortress, livelihood, maintenance

常见短语

keep up — 保持某种状态或水平,或跟上某人或某事的进度。

“It's hard to keep up with the latest technology.”

(很难跟上最新的技术发展。)

keep in mind — 记住某事,或在做决定时考虑某事。

“Keep in mind that the deadline is tomorrow.”

(记住截止日期是明天。)

keep an eye on — 留意或监视某人或某事,通常是为了确保安全或不出问题。

“Can you keep an eye on my bag while I'm gone?”

(我不在的时候你能帮我看一下包吗?)