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keeping

UK //ˈkiːpɪŋ//US //ˈkiːpɪŋ//

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。)

同义词:maintenance, preservation, custody, observance, harmony

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。)

同义词:retaining, holding, maintaining, preserving

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。)