
keeping
词源
源自古英语cēpan(意为观察、注意),后演变为中英语kēpen,最终形成现代英语keep。添加-ing后缀构成名词和现在分词形式。
noun
❶ 指保管或照料某物的行为或状态,强调对物品、关系或规则的维护和遵守。
“The keeping of ancient artifacts requires special conditions.”
(保存古代文物需要特殊条件。)
“She is in charge of the keeping of company records.”
(她负责保管公司记录。)
❶ 表示与某事物一致或协调的状态,常用于短语中描述匹配关系。
“The new design is in keeping with the brand's style.”
(新设计与品牌风格保持一致。)
“His behavior was not in keeping with school rules.”
(他的行为不符合校规。)
verb
❶ keep的现在分词形式,表示持续进行保管、维持或遵守的动作。
“He is keeping the documents safe in a locked drawer.”
(他正将文件妥善保管在上锁的抽屉里。)
“They are keeping the tradition alive by celebrating annually.”
(他们通过每年庆祝来保持传统延续。)
常见短语
in keeping with — 表示与某事物相符或协调,用于说明两者风格、规则或性质的一致性。
“The modern extension is in keeping with the historic building's architecture.”
(现代扩建部分与历史建筑的风格保持一致。)
safe keeping — 指将贵重物品委托给可信赖的人或机构保管的行为,强调安全性。
“She left her jewelry in the bank's safe keeping during the trip.”
(旅行期间她把珠宝交由银行妥善保管。)