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keep
61 ENTRIES FOUND:
Learner's definition of KEEP
1
[+ object] : to continue having or holding (something) : to not return, lose, sell, give away, or throw away (something)保有；保存；保留
- She's going to keep the money she found.她要留下她捡到的钱。
- I can't decide whether to sell my old car or keep it for another year.我不知道是该卖掉我的旧车还是再开上一年。
- While the company laid off some employees, others had hopes of keeping their jobs.虽然公司解雇了一些员工，但其他人有希望保住饭碗。
- The shirt will keep [=retain] its shape after many washings.这件衬衫在多次洗涤后仍会保持不变形。
- an actress who has kept her looks/beauty [=continued to be attractive/beautiful] as she has grown older年龄渐长却风韵犹存的女演员
- “The fare is $4.” “Here's $5. Keep the change.”“票价4美元。”“给你5美元。不用找了。”
- He struggled to keep his cool/composure. [=to remain calm; to not become upset or angry]他努力保持冷静。
- He vowed to keep his silence about what he had seen. [=to not tell anyone about what he had seen]他发誓对其所见保持沉默。
2
a [linking verb] : to continue in a specified state, condition, or position保持，维持（某种状态）
- I asked them to keep quiet.我让他们保持安静。
- keep still/warm保持不动/温暖
- He vowed to keep silent about what he had seen. [=to not tell anyone about what he had seen]他发誓对其所见保持沉默。
- She likes to keep [=stay] busy.她喜欢忙忙碌碌。
- The program teaches kids how to keep safe near water.这门课程教孩子们在水边如何保证安全。
- Have you kept in touch with your college roommate? [=have you continued to talk to or write to your college roommate?]你和大学室友还有联系吗？
b [+ object] : to cause (someone or something) to continue in a specified state, condition, or position使…保持，使…维持（某种状态）
- I tried to keep the children quiet during the ceremony.我设法让孩子们在典礼期间保持安静。
- The local newspaper keeps people informed about what's happening in town.本地报纸使人们随时了解城里发生的事情。
- The article offers tips on how to keep kids safe near water.这篇文章就如何保证孩子们在水边的安全给出了提示。
- The movie will keep you on the edge of your seat.这部电影会让你兴奋不已。
- We need to keep costs under control.我们必须控制成本。
- This scarf will help keep you warm.这条围巾有助你保暖。
- She keeps herself fit by jogging.她通过慢跑来保持身体健康。
- He kept his hands behind his back while we were talking.我们谈话时，他双手一直背在背后。
- Keep both hands on the steering wheel.双手握紧方向盘。
- It was so cold inside that I kept my coat on.屋里真冷，我一直穿着外衣。
- I promise I'll keep your decision a secret. [=I will not tell anyone your decision]我保证对你的决定保守秘密。
- Keep the mixture chilled until you are ready to serve it.这道凉拌菜在上菜之前需要冷藏。
3
[+ object]
a : to cause or force (someone) to stay in a place使（某人）留在某处
- I won't keep you (here) much longer.我不会让你（在这儿）待太久。
- The doctors want to keep me in (the hospital) for further tests.医生想让我（在医院）接受进一步检查。
- If you're in a hurry, don't let me keep you.如果你着急的话，就不用管我了。
- keep a prisoner in jail把囚犯关在监狱里
- She kept the children in the house during the storm.暴风雨期间，她让孩子们待在屋里。
- There was nothing to keep me in the city.没有什么事能让我留在城市里。
b : to cause (someone) to be late妨碍；耽搁
- You're late. What kept you? [=what delayed you?; why are you late?]你迟到了。什么事情把你耽误了？
4
[+ object]
a : to do (something) continuously or again and again继续，反复（做某事）— + -ing verb — often + on
- The teacher asked them to be quiet, but they just kept talking.老师叫他们保持安静，但他们还是不断地说话。
- The rain kept falling all afternoon.雨下了一下午。
- The dog keeps running away.这条狗总是跑掉。
- Keep walking/driving until you come to a traffic light.一直往前走/开，直到遇到红绿灯。
- The band's music just keeps on getting better (and better).这支乐队的音乐在不断地进步。
- I'll never get this work done if you keep on interrupting me.你要是老打断我，我永远都完成不了这份工作。
b : to cause (someone or something) to do something continuously or again and again使…持续做；使…反复做— + -ing verb — see also keep going (below)
- She has a desire for success that keeps her striving to do better.她渴望成功，不断努力上进。
- His boss kept him waiting [=forced him to wait] for over an hour.他的老板让他等了一个多小时。
- They want to keep the company growing.他们想让公司不断壮大。
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[+ object]
a : to do what is required by (something, such as a promise)履行（诺言等）；遵循
- She always keeps her promises/word. [=she always does what she promises to do; she always does what she says she will do]她总是信守诺言。
- He failed to keep his appointment. [=he did not go to his appointment; he missed his appointment]他没能守约。
b : to not tell (a secret)保守（秘密）
- I can keep a secret.我能保守秘密。
- a poorly kept secret [=a secret that has been told to many people]未能保守的秘密
- a well-kept secret [=a secret that has not been told to people]严守的秘密
c somewhat formal : to act properly in relation to (something)遵守；笃守；恪守
- He keeps [=observes] the Sabbath.他遵守安息日。
- They keep kosher.他们遵守犹太教饮食教规。
6
[+ object]
a : to store (something) in a specified place存放；储藏；储存
- They keep the ketchup in the refrigerator.他们把番茄酱放在冰箱里。
- I keep my socks in a drawer.我把袜子放在抽屉里。
- The sheets are kept in the closet.床单放在壁橱里。
- He keeps his wallet in his back pocket.他把钱包放在裤子的后兜里。
b : to have or hold (something) for later use instead of using it now（暂时）保管，保留
- We'll eat some of the cookies now and keep [=save] some for later.我们吃一部分饼干，再留些以后吃。
- I'll keep my news until later. [=I'll tell you my news later]我晚点再告诉你我的消息。
- (Brit) Would you keep [=(US) save] a seat for me?你能给我留个座位吗？
7
[no object] of food : to continue to be in a good condition（食物）能保存下去，持久不坏 — sometimes used figuratively有时用作比喻
- Carrots and potatoes keep well.胡萝卜和土豆容易保存。
- The meat will keep in the freezer for several months.肉放在冰柜里能保鲜好几个月。
- I have something to tell you, but it will keep. [=I can tell you later]我有些话要告诉你，但可以稍后再说。
8
[+ object] formal : to protect (someone)保护；使免受 — usually + from
- May the Lord bless you and keep you.愿上帝祝福你、保佑你。
- May the Lord keep you from harm.愿上帝保佑你平安。
9
[+ object] : to produce (something, such as a journal or record) by putting information in a book, document, etc., over a period of time定期记录；记载
- She kept a diary/journal.她坚持写日记。
- He keeps a detailed record of all his purchases.他详细记录了所有采购品。
- She keeps a list of books for future reading.她列了一张书单供日后阅读。
10
[+ object]
a : to take care of (something)照顾；料理；供养
- keep [=tend] a garden料理花园
- We kept chickens and goats when I was a child.我小的时候，我们家养鸡养羊。
b : to operate (something, such as a business) : manage经营；开设；管理
- They keep [=(more commonly) run] a bed-and-breakfast.他们经营一家提供住宿和早餐的旅馆。
- (chiefly Brit) keep a shop开商店
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[+ object] somewhat old-fashioned
a : to have (something) available for use持有（以供使用）
- He keeps a car even though he lives in the city.虽然住在城里，他还是有一辆汽车。
b : to have a continuing sexual relationship with (someone who is not your husband or wife)与（非配偶）保持性关系
- a married man who keeps a mistress有情妇的已婚男人
- She never married but she kept a lover for years.她没结过婚，但多年来一直有个情人。
- a kept man/woman [=a man/woman who is kept as a lover by someone]情夫/妇
How are you keeping?
British — used to ask if someone feels good, bad, happy, well, etc.用于询问某人的情况
- “How are you keeping [=how are you doing], Jill?” “Oh, pretty well, thanks.”“最近怎么样，吉尔？”“哦，挺好的，谢谢。”
keep after
[phrasal verb] 1
keep after (someone) informal : to tell (someone) again and again to do something一再要求；不断提醒
- My kids kept after me to quit smoking, so I finally did.我的孩子一再叫我戒烟，所以我最终戒了。
- I wasn't going to audition, but my friends kept after me.我不打算去试镜，但我朋友一再要求我去。
2
keep (someone) after US : to require (a student) to stay at school after classes have ended使（学生）课后留校
- The teacher kept him after (school) for misbehaving in class.老师因他课堂上违反纪律而罚他课后留校。
keep at
[phrasal verb] 1
keep at it : to continue doing or trying to do something继续做；坚持干
- If you keep at it long enough you'll succeed.坚持下去，你定会成功。
- The project was difficult, but we kept at it and eventually it was done.这个项目很难做，但我们一直坚持，最终完成了。
2
keep (someone) at it : to force or cause (someone) to continue doing something使（某人）继续做；使（某人）坚持干
- The coach kept us (hard) at it until late afternoon.教练让我们一直（苦）练到傍晚。
keep back
[phrasal verb] 1
: to not go near something不靠近；不接近
- The police asked the spectators to keep back. [=stay back]警察叫围观群众不要靠近。
- The guide told us to keep back from the edge of the cliff.导游让我们别靠近悬崖边。
2
keep (someone) back or keep back (someone)
a : to not allow (someone) to go near something阻止（某人）靠近
- The police kept the spectators back.警察不准围观群众靠近。
b US : to not allow (a student) to advance to the next grade level使（学生）留级— usually used as (be) kept back通常用作(be) kept back
- Students who fail the exam may be kept back a year.考试不及格的学生可能会留级一年。
c British : to require (a student) to stay at school after classes have ended使（学生）课后留校
- She was kept back [=(US) kept after, kept after school] for talking in class.她因课堂上说话而被罚课后留校。
3
keep (something) back or keep back (something) : to not allow (something) to appear or be known阻止；抑制；隐瞒
- He struggled to keep back his tears. [=he tried hard not to cry]他竭力忍住泪水。
- The government kept back [=withheld] some crucial information from the media.政府对媒体隐瞒了一些关键信息。
keep company
[phrasal verb] 1
keep company with (someone) : to spend time with (someone)与（某人）交往 — usually used figuratively通常用作比喻
- In her garden, roses keep company with lilies.在她的花园里，玫瑰与百合为伴。
2
keep (someone) company : to spend time with (someone who would be alone if you were not there)做伴；陪伴
- I'll keep you company while you wait for the train.我会陪你等火车。
keep down
[phrasal verb] 1
: to stay close to the ground or floor匍匐；蹲下
- The soldiers were ordered to keep down. [=stay down]士兵们受命蹲伏。
2
keep (someone) down : to prevent (someone) from succeeding, winning, etc.压制，阻止（某人成功、取胜等）
- You can't keep a good man down. [=you can't prevent a good or talented person from succeeding]有能耐的人什么困难也压不倒。
3
keep (something) down or keep down (something)
a : to prevent (something) from increasing or rising控制，限制（某物上升，上涨）
- The company is trying to keep down costs/expenses/prices.这家公司正竭力控制成本/开支/费用。
- She watered the path to keep the dust down.她给小路洒水以免尘土飞扬。
b : to prevent (something) from coming up from your stomach and into your mouth again使（胃中食物）不吐出；咽下；吞下
- He was so ill that he could only keep down a small amount of food.他病得很厉害，吃不下多少东西。
4
keep it down — used to ask someone to be quiet保持安静
- Please keep it down in there. I'm trying to study.请保持安静，我正在学习。
keep from
[phrasal verb] 1
keep from (doing something) or keep (someone or something) from (doing something) : to not do or experience (something) : to prevent or stop (someone or something) from doing or experiencing (something)克制；阻止；防止
- She found it hard to keep from laughing. [=she found it hard not to laugh]她发现很难忍住不笑。
- She's been trying to keep herself from eating too much candy.她一直设法不让自己吃太多的糖果。
- An umbrella will keep you from getting wet.有把雨伞，你就可以避免淋湿。
- It's difficult to keep from feeling worried about this situation.很难不对此种局面感到担忧。
- He was anxious to keep his son from getting into trouble.他急于使儿子避免惹上麻烦。
- Her happy nature kept her from worrying.她生性快乐，从不烦恼。
- I don't want to keep you from (doing) your work. = I don't want to keep you from working.我不想妨碍你工作。
- She tied the knot tightly to keep it from loosening.她把结打得很紧，以免松开。
- The company has taken steps to keep the building from being broken into again.这家公司已经采取措施以防大楼再被侵入。
- It was hard to keep from [=avoid] confusing the twins.很难不把这对双胞胎搞混。
2
keep (something) from (someone) : to not tell (something) to (someone)不（将某事）告诉（某人）；瞒着（某人）
- What information are you keeping from me? [=what information are you not telling me?]你有什么事瞒着我？
- They think the government is keeping [=withholding] the truth from us.他们觉得政府没有告诉我们实情。
keep going
[phrasal verb] 1
: to continue moving forward继续前行
- He walked right past me and just kept going.他径直从我身边走过，然后继续前行。
2
: to continue doing something继续做；坚持干
- I was ready to give up on the search, but they convinced me to keep going. [=to continue searching]我本准备停止搜寻，但他们说服我继续下去。
3
keep (someone) going : to make (someone) able to continue doing something at a difficult time使（某人）坚持下去
- I don't know what keeps her going after all these years.我不知道是什么让她坚持这么多年。
- Their grandson is the only thing keeping them going.孙子是让他们坚持下去的唯一动力。
4
keep (something) going : to cause (something) to continue to exist or function使…维持下去
- They tried everything they could think of to keep the business going.他们尝试了所有能想到的办法来让公司继续运转。
- He kept the conversation going.他让谈话继续下去。
keep house
keep in
[phrasal verb] 1
keep (something) in : to not show or express (something, such as an emotion)控制，不表露（感情等）
- You shouldn't keep your anger in all the time.你不应该总是压抑你的怒气。
2
keep (someone) in (something) : to continue to provide (someone) with (something needed or wanted)向（某人）持续提供（所需的物品）
- It's very expensive keeping my children in clothes that fit.给我孩子买合适的衣服花费很多钱。
3
keep in with (someone) chiefly British : to remain friendly with (someone)与（某人）友好相处；不得罪
- She's always kept in with the people with power.她和那些有权有势的人相处总是如鱼得水。
keep off
[phrasal verb] 1
keep off (something) or keep (someone or something) off (something) : to stop or prevent (someone or something) from being on (something)）使让开；阻止…靠近
- Keep [=stay] off the grass. [=do not walk on the grass]请勿践踏草坪。
- Please keep the dog off the sofa.不要让狗上沙发。
2
keep (weight) off : to continue to weigh a lower amount than you formerly weighed : to not regain weight that you have lost（减肥后）保持体重
- She has managed to keep (most of) the weight off for two years.两年来她一直努力保持减肥后的体重。
- Losing weight is not as hard as keeping it off.减肥后保持体重比减肥更困难。
3
a keep off (something) : to not talk about (something)不提；避开
- I think we'd better keep off [=avoid] the subject of the war.我想我们最好避开战争的话题。
b keep (someone) off (something) : to prevent (someone) from talking about (something)阻止（某人）谈论（某事）
- We tried to keep them off (the subject of) the war.我们试图让他们避开战争的话题。
keep on
[phrasal verb] 1
informal : to continue happening, doing something, working, etc.继续下去；不停
- The rain kept on [=kept up] throughout the day.雨下了一整天。
- He talked and talked. At one point I thought he would keep on all night.他在不停地说。我一度以为他要闲侃一整晚。
2
keep (someone) on : to continue to have (someone) as an employee继续雇用；继续留用
- The chef was kept on even after the restaurant was sold.那家餐馆易主后，主厨还是留了下来。
3
keep on at (someone) chiefly British, informal : to say the same thing to (someone) again and again in a way that is annoying对（某人）喋喋不休
- My parents kept on at me to go back to college.我父母一直唠叨着叫我回到大学。
keep out
[phrasal verb] 1
: to not enter a place留在外面；不得进入
- The sign on the door said “Keep out!”门上写着“禁止入内！”。
2
keep out of (something)
a : to not enter (a place)留在…的外面；不进入…
- We were told to keep out of his office.我们被告知不得进入他的办公室。
- Please keep [=stay] out of the way.请不要挡路。
b : to not become involved in (something)不参加；不卷入
- This argument doesn't involve you, so you should just keep [=stay] out of it.这场争论与你无关，所以你不要插手。
3
keep out (someone or something) or keep (someone or something) out (of a place) : to stop or prevent (someone or something) from entering (a place)使留在外面；使不进入
- The curtains help keep out the drafts.窗帘也能挡风。
- Keep the cat out of the bedroom.别让猫咪进入卧室。
keep pace with
keep score
keep tabs on
keep the faith
keep time
keep to
[phrasal verb] 1
keep to (something)
a : to stay in or on (something) : to not leave (something)留在（某处）；不离开（某地）
- He kept to the house most of the time.他大部分时间都待在家里。
- She keeps to the main roads when she travels.她旅行时总是走大路。
b : to not go beyond (something)局限于
- He tried to keep [=stick] to his budget.他努力不超出预算。
c : to act or behave in the way required by (something)遵守；信守
- keep to [=abide by, obey] the rules of the game遵守比赛规则
d : to not move away from or change (something)不偏离；不离开
- I wish you'd just keep to [=stick to] the point.我希望你别跑题。
- They kept to their story.他们一直在讲他们的故事。
2
keep to yourself
a or chiefly British keep yourself to yourself : to stay apart from other people : to avoid other people不与人交往；不交际
- She was a shy girl who kept pretty much to herself.她是个腼腆的女孩，几乎不与人来往。
b keep (something) to yourself : to keep (something) secret对…秘而不宣；不把…讲出来
- He knew what the facts were but kept them to himself. [=he did not tell anyone what the facts were]他知道真相，却不说出来。
- She likes to keep things to herself.她喜欢凡事都憋在心里。
keep track
keep up
[phrasal verb] 1
: to go or make progress at the same rate as others : to stay even with others in a race, competition, etc.并驾齐驱；不落后 — often + with
- The leader began to run faster, and the other runners found it hard to keep up.领跑者开始加速，其他选手发现很难跟得上。
- The other runners struggled to keep up with the leader.其他选手竭力跟上领跑者。
- He found it difficult to keep up with the rest of the class.他发现很难跟上班上的其他同学。
2
: to continue to know the newest information about something跟上，了解（最新资讯）
- There is so much happening in the world now that I find it hard to keep up. [=stay informed]当今世界发生的事情太多，我发现很难保持消息灵通。
- I find it hard to keep up on/with the news.我发现很难跟上新闻出现的速度。
3
: to continue happening继续下去；不停止
- The rain kept up all night.雨下了一整夜。
- The gunfire kept up for a long time.炮火持续了很长时间。
4
keep up with (someone) informal : to continue to talk to or write to (someone)与（某人）保持联系
- She still keeps up with [=keeps in touch with] her old friends from college.她仍跟大学的老朋友保持着联系。
5
keep (someone) up : to prevent (someone) from sleeping使熬夜
- I hope our party didn't keep you up all night!我希望我们的派对没有耽误你睡觉！
6
keep (something) up or keep up (something)
a : to continue doing (something)继续做（某事）
- Keep up the good work.继续好好干。
- Keep that up and you'll get into trouble!再继续下去你会惹麻烦的！
b : to prevent (something) from getting worse, weaker, etc.（使）保持良好状态
- We need to keep standards up.我们需要坚持按规定办事。
- Keep your spirits up!打起精神！
- The house had been kept up [=maintained] nicely.这座房子维护得很好。
- You need to exercise more to keep your strength up.你需要多锻炼以保持体力。
c
◊ If you keep up your end of something (such as a bargain or agreement) you do what you have promised or agreed to do.信守承诺
- I'm never sure if she will keep up her end of the deal.我无法确定她是否会对这笔交易信守承诺。
keep up appearances
keep up with the Joneses
keep your chin up
keep your distance
keep your head
2 keep /ˈkiːp/ noun
plural keeps
2 keep
/ˈkiːp/
noun
plural keeps
Learner's definition of KEEP
[count]
: the strongest part of a castle built in the Middle Ages城堡主楼
for keeps
informal 1
: forever or permanently持久地；永久地
- He moved back to the city for keeps. [=for good]他搬回城里定居。
2
: with the understanding that you may keep what you win归赢者所得
- playing marbles for keeps打弹子赌输赢
your keep
: the amount of money you need to pay for food, clothing, a place to live, etc.维持生计的钱— used in the phrase earn your keep用于短语earn your keep
- She's been living off her parents long enough. It's time for her to get a job and start earning her keep.她长久以来一直靠父母养活。现在到了她找工作自己谋生的时候了。
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