Learner's definition of KEEPING
in keeping with
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a : agreeing with or sharing important qualities with (something)与…一致 -
The decorations in the house are in (perfect) keeping with her personality.房子的装潢同她的个性(非常)一致。
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The book is in keeping with novels of the time. [=it is like novels written around that same time]这本书跟那个时代的小说风格一致。
b : in a way that agrees with, obeys, or matches (something)与…协调 -
In keeping with the overall design of the park, the playground will remain small.为了与公园总体设计保持协调,那块活动场地不会扩建。
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The new bus station offers wireless Internet access in keeping with the expectations of modern travelers.为了满足现代旅客的期望,新公共汽车站提供无线网络。
in your keeping
◊ If someone or something is in your keeping, you are expected to protect or take care of that person or thing在某人的保护下;在某人的照料下
out of keeping with
: not agreeing with or sharing important qualities with (something)与…不一致;与…不协调 -
Her comments revealed a nervousness that seemed out of keeping with her calm appearance.她的评论显露出一种紧张情绪,这似乎与她镇定的外表不一致。
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The modern décor was out of keeping with the church's architecture.这座教堂的内部装饰与其建筑风格不协调。