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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
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