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safekeeping

UK //ˌseɪfˈkiːpɪŋ//US //ˌseɪfˈkiːpɪŋ//

词源

源自中古英语,由 'safe'(安全)和 'keeping'(保管)组合而成,字面意思为“安全保管”。

noun

❶ 指将某物妥善保管或保护起来的行为或状态,确保其安全不被损坏或丢失。常用于正式或法律语境中。

“The documents were left in the bank for safekeeping.”

(这些文件被存放在银行以确保安全。)

“She entrusted her jewelry to her sister for safekeeping.”

(她把珠宝交给妹妹保管。)

同义词:custody, protection, guardianship

常见短语

for safekeeping — 为了确保某物的安全而将其交给他人保管,常用于正式或重要的物品。

“She gave her will to the lawyer for safekeeping.”

(她把遗嘱交给律师保管。)