英语词汇keep怎么读，是什么意思，单词翻译、读音、固定搭配用法和短语词组及例句-英汉双解词典

¹ keep /ˈkiːp/ verb

keeps; kept /ˈkɛpt/ ; keeping

¹ keep

/ˈkiːp/

verb

keeps; kept /ˈkɛpt/ ; keeping

Learner's definition of KEEP

[+ 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。

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。

[+ 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？

[+ object]

a : to do (something) continuously or again and again继续，反复（做某事）— + -ing verb

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。

— often + on

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

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。

— see also keep going (below)

[+ 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。

[+ 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？

[no object] of food : to continue to be in a good condition（食物）能保存下去，持久不坏

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。

— sometimes used figuratively有时用作比喻

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。

[+ object] formal : to protect (someone)保护；使免受

May the Lord bless you and keep you.愿上帝祝福你、保佑你。

— usually + from

May the Lord keep you from harm.愿上帝保佑你平安。

[+ 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。

[+ 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

[+ 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]

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。

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]

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。

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]

: 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。

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。

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]

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。

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]

: 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。

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。

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。

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]

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。

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]

: 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。

: 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。

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。

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

— see ¹house

keep in

[phrasal verb]

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。

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。

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]

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。

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。

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]

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。

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。

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]

: 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！”。

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。

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

— see ¹pace

keep score

— see ¹score

keep tabs on

— see ¹tab

keep the faith

— see faith

keep time

— see ¹time

keep to

[phrasal verb]

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。

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

— see ¹track

keep up

[phrasal verb]

: 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

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。

— often + with

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。

: 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。

: 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。

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。

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！

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。

◊ 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

— see appearance

keep up with the Joneses

— see joneses

keep your chin up

— see chin

keep your distance

— see ¹distance

keep your head

— see ¹head

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

: 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。

: 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。

单词	keep
释义	keep (noun) keep 61 ENTRIES FOUND: keep (verb) keep (noun) keeping (noun) appearance (noun) ball (noun) body (noun) button (verb) card (noun) chin (noun) clean (adjective) cool (noun) count (noun) dangle (verb) distance (noun) door (noun) down (adverb) dry (adjective) eye (noun) faith (noun) finger (noun) foot (noun) glue (verb) ground (noun) guess (verb) hair (noun) hand (noun) hat (noun) head (noun) house (noun) Joneses (noun) lid (noun) lookout (noun) mouth (noun) nose (noun) open (adjective) pace (noun) pants (noun) pecker (noun) peel (verb) picture (noun) place (noun) post (verb) powder (noun) quiet (adjective) real (adjective) roll (verb) score (noun) sharp (adjective) shirt (noun) shut (adjective) skin (verb) sleeve (noun) soul (noun) sweet (adjective) tab (noun) time (noun) toe (noun) track (noun) water (noun) weather (noun) wolf (noun) ¹ keep /ˈkiːp/ verb keeps; kept /ˈkɛpt/ ; keeping ¹ keep /ˈkiːp/ verb keeps; kept /ˈkɛpt/ ; keeping 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 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。 — often + on 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 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。 — see also keep going (below) 5 [+ 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 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。 — sometimes used figuratively有时用作比喻 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 May the Lord bless you and keep you.愿上帝祝福你、保佑你。 — usually + from 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 11 [+ 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 — see ¹house 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 — see ¹pace keep score — see ¹score keep tabs on — see ¹tab keep the faith — see faith keep time — see ¹time 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 — see ¹track 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 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。 — often + with 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 — see appearance keep up with the Joneses — see joneses keep your chin up — see chin keep your distance — see ¹distance keep your head — see ¹head 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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