
好词典

源自古英语 'cēpan',意为“抓住、观察”,可能源自原始日耳曼语。
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。)
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。)
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?)