好词典
kept
UK //kept//US //kept//
词源
源自中古英语 'kepen'，与古英语 'cēpan'（观察、注意）相关，最终源自原始日耳曼语词根。
verb
❶ keep 的过去式和过去分词，表示保持某种状态或持续拥有某物。常用于描述过去的行为或状态延续到现在。
“She kept the letter in her drawer for years.”
（她把那封信在抽屉里保存了很多年。）
“He kept smiling even though he was nervous.”
（尽管紧张，他仍保持着微笑。）
同义词:retained, preserved, maintained
常见短语
kept up — 保持某种状态或水平，常指持续努力或维持高标准。
“She kept up her piano practice during the holidays.”
（她在假期期间坚持练习钢琴。）
kept in mind — 牢记某事，指在决策或行动时始终考虑某个因素。
“We kept your advice in mind when making the decision.”
（我们在做决定时牢记了你的建议。）