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keeps
UK //kiːps//US //kiːps//
词源
源自中古英语 'kepen'，与古英语 'cēpan'（意为观察、照顾）相关，可能源自原始日耳曼语。
verb
❶ 保持或继续某种状态或行为，通常指持续性地做某事或维持某种状况。
“She keeps her room tidy all the time.”
（她总是保持房间整洁。）
“He keeps forgetting his keys.”
（他总是忘记带钥匙。）
❶ 拥有或保存某物，使其不被丢失或损坏。
“She keeps all her childhood photos in a special album.”
（她把所有童年照片保存在一本特别的相册里。）
“He keeps his money in a safe place.”
（他把钱存放在安全的地方。）
同义词:maintains, retains, preserves, holds, stores
noun
❶ 指某人或某物持续拥有或控制的东西，通常用于特定表达中。
“The castle is now in the keeps of the historical society.”
（城堡现在由历史协会保管。）
“The family keeps are passed down through generations.”
（家族的珍藏代代相传。）
同义词:possessions, holdings, treasures, belongings
常见短语
for keeps — 表示永久性地拥有或做某事，常用于非正式场合。
“They decided to adopt the puppy for keeps.”
（他们决定永久收养这只小狗。）
keeps someone going — 指某事物给予某人继续前进的动力或支持。
“Her passion for music keeps her going during tough times.”
（她对音乐的热爱让她在困难时期坚持下去。）