for keeps 1. 归赢者所得 The two men were playing the game for keeps. 两个男子在玩赌输赢的游戏。 2. 认真地，当真地 His rival was not fooling but competing with him for keeps. 他的对手不是在跟他闹着玩儿，而是一本正经地跟他竞争。 3. 〈口〉持久地，永久地；完全地；终于 He came home for keeps. 他回家来，再也不走了。 I'm through with him for keeps. 我和他一刀两断了。 settle a dispute for keeps 一劳永逸地解决争端