单词 | to keep sb doing sth |
释义 | 1.(in a particular state or condition)(作连系动词)使保持 The noise kept me awake.噪音吵得我无法入睡。 They huddled round the fire to keep themselves warm.他们围在火旁取暖。 Keep costs to a minimum.把成本降到最低。 Reggie was being kept busy behind the bar.雷吉一直在柜台后忙活。 2.(in a particular place or position)(作连系动词)使处于, 使留在 Doctors will keep her in hospital for at least another week.医生会让她再留院至少1个星期。 Police managed to keep the demonstrators under control.警方成功控制了游行示威者。 3.(hold in position)+ head, hand, eyes(作连系动词)使(身体部位)保持(某状态) He kept his hands in his pockets.他的手一直放在口袋里。 Keep your back straight.把背挺直。 4.to keep sb/sth doing sth (cause to)使某人/某物继续做某事 I didn't mean to keep you waiting.我并非有意让你久等。 I had to keep the engine running.我得让发动机持续运转。 5.to keep doing sth (continue)继续做某事 Keep walking until you come to the bridge.一直走到桥这里。 (do repeatedly)反复做某事 I keep forgetting my keys.我总是忘记带钥匙。 I keep making the same mistake.我总是犯同样的错误。 (be unable to stop)不停地做某事 Since I saw him, I keep thinking about him.自从见到他以后, 我就不停地想着他。 6.(retain)拥有;占有;保留;保持 Make sure you always keep your receipts.请务必保留收据。 She will probably not be able to keep her job.她可能保不住她那份工作了。 7.(store)存放;保管 Keep your credit card in a safe place.请将信用卡存放在安全的地方。 8.<尤英>(stock)存(货);储备 This shop keeps all kinds of electrical goods.该店经销各种电器。 9.(honour)遵守;笃守;恪守 I always keep my promises.我总是遵守诺言。 I won't be able to keep my appointment for this afternoon.今天下午我恐怕不能守约了。 10.(in writing, on computer)记下;记录;记载 Sort out all your expenses and keep detailed accounts.整理好你所有的开支, 并记好账目明细。 11.(provide for)供养;抚养;照顾;养活 She could just about afford to keep her five kids.她勉强能养活5个孩子。 I earn just enough to keep myself.我挣的钱刚刚够养活我自己。 12.+ chickens, bees, pigs饲养 13.(not reveal)+ secret保守;隐瞒 Can you keep a secret?你能保密吗? 14.<口>(delay)使耽搁;使延误 What kept you?什么事情把你耽误了? Sorry to keep you, Jack.不好意思, 耽误你时间了, 杰克。 15.(manage)+ shop经营;开设;管理 My aunt kept a delicatessen.我姑母经营一家熟食店。 16.(maintain)+ lover, mistress包养 See alsokept woman 17.(observe)+ religious festival守;过;纪念;庆祝 See keep |
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