keep

UK:*UK and possibly other pronunciationsUK and possibly other pronunciations/ˈkiːp/US:USA pronunciation: IPA and respellingUSA pronunciation: IPA/kip/ ,USA pronunciation: respelling(kēp)

Inflections of 'keep' (v): (⇒ conjugate)
keeps
v 3rd person singular
keeping
v pres p
kept
v past
kept
v past p
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WordReference English-Chinese Dictionary © 2025:

主要翻译
英语中文
keep [sth]⇒ vtr (save, retain)SCSimplified Chinese 保留 bǎo liú
TCTraditional Chinese 保留
  SCSimplified Chinese 保存 bǎo liú，bǎo cún
TCTraditional Chinese 保存
 Don't drink all the water. We need to keep some for tomorrow.
 别把水都喝完了，我们需要留些来明天喝。
keep [sth] vtr (not return)SCSimplified Chinese 留下 liú xià
  SCSimplified Chinese 不退还 liú xià，bú tuì huán
 I've decided to keep the bike instead of returning it to the store.
 我决定把这部自行车留下来，不退给商店了。
keep [sth] vtr (store)SCSimplified Chinese 保存 bǎo cún
TCTraditional Chinese 保存
  SCSimplified Chinese 储存 bǎo cún，chǔ cún
TCTraditional Chinese 儲存
 She keeps the canned food in the basement.
 她把这些罐头食品储存在地下室。
keep [sth] vtr (animals: raise)SCSimplified Chinese 饲养 sì yǎng
 She has kept bees for over forty years.
 她饲养蜜蜂已经四十年有余了。
keep [sth] vtr (put aside)SCSimplified Chinese 把…放在一边 bǎ fàng zài yì biān
  SCSimplified Chinese 保存…（以待将来所用） bǎ fàng zài yì biān，bǎo cún yǐ dài jiāng lái suǒ yòng
 I'll keep some of this preserve for next summer.
 我要保存些果酱等来年夏天吃。
keep [sth] vtr UK (stock)SCSimplified Chinese 备有（某商品） bèi yǒu mǒu shāng pǐn
 No, we don't keep any foreign language books, but we could order this for you.
 不，我们没备有任何外语书籍，但可以为您订这本书。
keep [sth] vtr (conserve)SCSimplified Chinese 保存 bǎo cún
TCTraditional Chinese 保存
  SCSimplified Chinese 保留 bǎo cún，bǎo liú
TCTraditional Chinese 保留
 Let's keep the rest of the coal for the really cold weather.
 咱们把剩下的煤炭保留下来，省着等天气特别冷的时候再用吧。
keep [sth] vtr (reserve)SCSimplified Chinese 预留 yù liú
 Keep those tables to one side for the managing director and his team.
 把那些桌子的一边预留出来，给经理和他的团队坐。
keep doing [sth] v expr (continue to do [sth])SCSimplified Chinese 一直做某事
  SCSimplified Chinese 持续（某一行为） chí xù mǒu yì xíng wéi
  SCSimplified Chinese 继续做某事 jì xù zuò mǒu shì
 He kept working until six o'clock.
 他一直工作到六点钟。
keep [sth] vtr (records: maintain, continue)SCSimplified Chinese 记下 jì xià
  SCSimplified Chinese 记录 jì xià，jì lù
TCTraditional Chinese 記錄
  SCSimplified Chinese 记有 jì xià，jì yǒu
 She keeps records of all expenses.
 所有花销她都作有记录。
keep doing [sth] v expr (do [sth] repeatedly)SCSimplified Chinese 继续做某事 jì xù zuò mǒu shì
  SCSimplified Chinese 重复做某事
 The kitten kept playing with the fringe of the carpet.
 小猫不停地玩地毯的毛边。
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其他翻译
英语中文
keep n (castle)SCSimplified Chinese 城堡 chéng bǎo
  SCSimplified Chinese 碉堡 chéng bǎo ，diāo bǎo
  SCSimplified Chinese 碉堡 chéng bǎo ，diāo bǎo
 The militia defended the city with bows and arrows from the keep.
 民兵用堡垒里的弓箭保卫这座城市。
keep n UK, dated (maintenance, cleaning)SCSimplified Chinese 保持清洁 bǎo chí qīng jié
TCTraditional Chinese 保持清潔
  SCSimplified Chinese 打扫 bǎo chí qīng jié，dǎ sǎo
TCTraditional Chinese 打掃
  SCSimplified Chinese 整理（家务） bǎo chí qīng jié，zhěng lǐ jiā wù
 The maid was in charge of the keep of the house.
keep n (subsistence)SCSimplified Chinese 维持生计 wéi chí shēng jì
TCTraditional Chinese 維持生計
  SCSimplified Chinese 生活费 wéi chí shēng jì，shēng huó fèi
 He earned a hundred pounds a week, and gave fifty to his mother for his keep.
 他每周挣100英镑，交给妈妈50作为生活费。
keep⇒ vi (continue on a course)SCSimplified Chinese 继续 jì xù
TCTraditional Chinese 繼續
 Columbus kept west till he found land.
 哥伦布继续向西航行，直到找到大陆。
keep vi (remain unspoiled) (食物等)SCSimplified Chinese 保持新鲜，保持不坏 bǎo chí xīn xiān ，bǎo chí bú huài
 The meat will keep for weeks if frozen.
 肉冻起来可以保存数周。
keep right,
keep left vi + adv		 (sign: stay on left, right) (路标)SCSimplified Chinese 继续右行
TCTraditional Chinese 繼續右行
  SCSimplified Chinese 继续左行
 The road sign said "keep left."
 路标上写着“继续左行”。
keep [sb]⇒ vtr (support)SCSimplified Chinese 维持…的生计 wéi chí de shēng jì
  SCSimplified Chinese 养活 wéi chí de shēng jì，yǎng huó
TCTraditional Chinese 養活
 He works long hours to keep her and her five children.
keep [sb] vtr UK (provide lodging)SCSimplified Chinese 为…提供住宿 wèi … tí gōng zhù sù
 She keeps five lodgers in her little house.
keep doing [sth] vtr (continue on)SCSimplified Chinese 继续做某事 jì xù zuò mǒu shì
 Keep going straight and you will find the store.
keep [sth]⇒ vtr (fulfill commitment) (诺言)SCSimplified Chinese 遵守 zūn shǒu
TCTraditional Chinese 遵守
  SCSimplified Chinese 实现 zūn shǒu，shí xiàn
TCTraditional Chinese 實現
 Jill left to keep her appointment with Professor Evans.
 吉尔按照约定去见埃文斯教授。
keep [sb/sth]⇒ vtr (have custody of)SCSimplified Chinese 抚养 fǔ yǎng
  SCSimplified Chinese 养育 fǔ yǎng，yǎng yù
 She kept the children after the divorce.
keep [sb]⇒ vtr (detain)SCSimplified Chinese 拘留 jū liú
TCTraditional Chinese 拘留
  SCSimplified Chinese 扣押 jū liú，kòu yā
TCTraditional Chinese 扣押
 The police kept the men all night for questioning.
 警察拘留了那帮人，审讯了他们整晚。
keep [sth/sb] + [adj] vtr + adj (conserve as specified)SCSimplified Chinese 保持...处于某种状态
 Peter likes to keep his car clean.
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动词短语
英语中文
keep ahead vi phrasal figurative (be first, outdo others)SCSimplified Chinese 领先 lǐng xiān
TCTraditional Chinese 領先
  SCSimplified Chinese 保持领先地位
keep ahead of [sth] vi phrasal + prep figurative (manage in advance)SCSimplified Chinese 预先处理，提前处理
  SCSimplified Chinese 提前完成
 Jill is trying to keep ahead of the weeds in her garden.
keep at [sth] vtr phrasal insep informal (continue)SCSimplified Chinese 继续做 jì xù zuò
TCTraditional Chinese 繼續做
 Eva struggled at first, but kept at it, and passed her driving test at the first attempt.
keep [sth/sb] back vtr phrasal sep (prevent getting closer)SCSimplified Chinese 使无法靠近
 A fence around the racing track keeps spectators back.
keep [sth] back vtr phrasal sep informal (save)SCSimplified Chinese 留出 liú chū
  SCSimplified Chinese 留下 liú chū，liú xià
 It's a good idea to keep some money back for unexpected needs.
keep [sth] down vtr phrasal sep (repress [sth])SCSimplified Chinese 控制 kòng zhì
TCTraditional Chinese 控制
  SCSimplified Chinese 抑制 kòng zhì，yì zhì
TCTraditional Chinese 抑制
  SCSimplified Chinese 压制 kòng zhì，yā zhì
TCTraditional Chinese 壓制 / 壓製
  SCSimplified Chinese 镇压 kòng zhì，zhèn yā
TCTraditional Chinese 鎮壓
 The teacher asked the boys to keep the noise down.
 老师要求男孩子们小声点。
keep [sth] down vtr phrasal sep (digest with difficulty)SCSimplified Chinese 勉强吞下
  SCSimplified Chinese 勉强咽下
  SCSimplified Chinese 勉强吃下
 Although my stomach was upset, I kept my breakfast down.
 尽管我的肚子不舒服，不过我还是勉强吃下了早餐。
keep [sth] hidden vtr phrasal sep (conceal)SCSimplified Chinese 隐瞒 yǐn mán
TCTraditional Chinese 隱瞞
 Sara kept her diary hidden so that her little sister wouldn't read it.
keep [sth] in,
keep in [sth] vtr phrasal sep		 figurative (repress, restrain: emotion, etc.) (感情等)SCSimplified Chinese 抑制，压制，控制 yì zhì，yā zhì，kòng zhì
TCTraditional Chinese 抑制，壓制 / 壓製，控制
 Tim could barely keep his excitement in as he told us the news.
 蒂姆告诉我们这个消息的时候，他几乎无法抑制兴奋之情。
keep [sth] in,
keep in [sth] vtr phrasal sep		 figurative (withhold, prevent from getting out)SCSimplified Chinese 保守住
  SCSimplified Chinese 瞒住
 Tania was bursting to tell Audrey the secret, but somehow she managed to keep it in.
 塔尼亚迫不及待地想将这个秘密告诉奥黛丽，但不知什么原因她还是忍住了。
keep [sth] intact vtr phrasal sep (safeguard)SCSimplified Chinese 保护 bǎo hù
TCTraditional Chinese 保護
  SCSimplified Chinese 保全
TCTraditional Chinese 保全
keep [sth] intact vtr phrasal sep (prevent from breaking)SCSimplified Chinese 保证…不受损伤
 I tried to keep the cake intact until you arrived but I'm afraid my husband ate a piece while I wasn't looking.
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复合形式：
英语中文
have your ear to the ground,
keep your ear to the ground v expr		 figurative (be well-informed)SCSimplified Chinese 随时掌握动向
  SCSimplified Chinese 密切关注情况
hold your peace,
keep your peace v expr		 (stay silent)SCSimplified Chinese 沉默 chén mò
TCTraditional Chinese 沉默
  SCSimplified Chinese 不出声
  SCSimplified Chinese 不说话 chén mò，bù shuō huà
TCTraditional Chinese 不說話
keep a check on [sth/sb] v expr informal (monitor)SCSimplified Chinese 控制 kòng zhì
TCTraditional Chinese 控制
  SCSimplified Chinese 监视 kòng zhì，jiān shì
TCTraditional Chinese 監視
 I'm keeping a check on his work to ensure that he's doing it right.
keep a check on [sth/sb] v expr US, informal (control, restrain, limit)SCSimplified Chinese 限制..., 控制...
 They expect increased oil production to keep a check on gasoline prices.
keep a close watch on [sb/sth] v expr (monitor [sth], [sb] attentively)SCSimplified Chinese 严格监督
  SCSimplified Chinese 严密监视
  SCSimplified Chinese 密切注意 mì qiè zhù yì
 Parents of teenagers have to keep a close watch on everything they do.
keep a leg up v expr figurative, informal (stay ahead)SCSimplified Chinese 保持领先
keep a low profile v expr (be inconspicuous)SCSimplified Chinese 低调 dī diào
  SCSimplified Chinese 低姿态 dī diào，dī zī tài
 After the argument I kept a low profile for a few days.
 Spies tend to keep a low profile to avoid attention.
keep a promise v expr (fulfil one's word)SCSimplified Chinese 信守诺言
TCTraditional Chinese 信守諾言
  SCSimplified Chinese 信守承诺
 Do you keep your promises? he asked her, after she vowed not to do it again.
keep a stiff upper lip v expr figurative (remain stoic) (指态度严肃)SCSimplified Chinese 抿着嘴
keep a straight face v expr informal (look serious, avoid smiling)SCSimplified Chinese 拉长脸 lā cháng liǎn
TCTraditional Chinese 拉長臉
  SCSimplified Chinese 板着脸 lā cháng liǎn，bǎn zhe liǎn
 It was difficult to keep a straight face when I played that prank on my coworkers.
keep a tight rein on [sb/sth] v expr (control [sb/sth])SCSimplified Chinese 牢牢把握
  SCSimplified Chinese 严密掌控
keep abreast of [sth],
stay abreast of [sth] v expr		 figurative (stay informed, updated)SCSimplified Chinese 跟上形势
  SCSimplified Chinese 紧跟时代步伐
  SCSimplified Chinese 同步消息
 They read three newspapers daily to keep abreast of the news.
keep accounts vi (retain financial records)SCSimplified Chinese 记账 jì zhàng
 All small businesses have to keep accounts for tax purposes.
keep afloat,
stay afloat vi + adj		 (not sink)SCSimplified Chinese 一直漂浮在水面
 Julia managed to keep afloat by clinging to a log.
keep afloat,
stay afloat vi + adj		 figurative (stay in business)SCSimplified Chinese 维持下去 wéi chí xià qù
TCTraditional Chinese 維持下去
  SCSimplified Chinese 运营下去
 Business owners are struggling to keep afloat.
keep [sth/sb] afloat vtr + adj (prevent from sinking)SCSimplified Chinese 使一直漂浮在水面 shǐ yì zhí piāo fú zài shuǐ miàn
 A life jacket will keep you afloat, even if you are unconscious.
keep [sth/sb] afloat vtr + adj figurative (business: keep running)SCSimplified Chinese 使能维持下去 shǐ néng wéi chí xià qù
  SCSimplified Chinese 使能运营下去
 Wilkins had to take out a large loan to keep the business afloat.
keep ahead vi + adv literal (go in front)SCSimplified Chinese 领先 lǐng xiān
TCTraditional Chinese 領先
keep [sth] alive vtr + adj figurative (maintain awareness or popularity of [sth])SCSimplified Chinese 使…继续受欢迎
  SCSimplified Chinese 使…继续受关注
 The local press is doing its best to keep the issue alive.
keep [sb] alive vtr + adj figurative (be of great importance)SCSimplified Chinese 对...至关重要
 Poetry kept him alive during his incarceration.
 His interest in the lives of his grandchildren keeps him alive.
keep [sb] alive vtr + adj (prolong [sb]'s life artificially)SCSimplified Chinese 维持...的生命
 The life support system in the ambulance kept him alive until he reached the hospital.
 It's only an artificial heart and other machines that are keeping him alive.
keep an eye on [sth/sb] v expr informal (watch carefully)SCSimplified Chinese 密切注意 mì qiè zhù yì
  SCSimplified Chinese 留意 mì qiè zhù yì，liú yì
 When cooking soufflés, you need to keep an eye on them so they don't fall.
keep an eye out for [sth/sb] vtr informal (remain vigilant for)SCSimplified Chinese 注意 zhù yì
TCTraditional Chinese 注意
  SCSimplified Chinese 留心 zhù yì，liú xīn
TCTraditional Chinese 留心
 It's important to keep an eye out for dangerous snakes in the bush.
 Keep an eye out for a parking spot.
 特别注意草丛中有危险的蛇。
 注意找个停车位。
keep an open mind v expr (be willing to consider new ideas)SCSimplified Chinese 保持开放的态度
keep [sb] at a distance v expr (not be friendly)SCSimplified Chinese 冷漠对待某人
  SCSimplified Chinese 疏远某人
keep [sth/sb] at bay v expr figurative (prevent getting closer)SCSimplified Chinese 防止…接近 fáng zhǐ … jiē jìn
  SCSimplified Chinese 使…无法靠近 fáng zhǐ … jiē jìn，shǐ … wú fǎ kào jìn
 Vaccination is the most effective way to keep the flu at bay.
keep [sb] awake vtr + adj (prevent from sleeping)SCSimplified Chinese 使保持清醒 shǐ bǎo chí qīng xǐng
  SCSimplified Chinese 使睡不着 shǐ bǎo chí qīng xǐng，shǐ shuì bù zháo
 Drinking coffee at night keeps me awake.
 The monster movie was so scary that it kept the children awake all night.
keep awake v expr (refrain from sleeping)SCSimplified Chinese 保持清醒 bǎo chí qīng xǐng
  SCSimplified Chinese 坚持不睡过去
 The party was so boring that I had to struggle to keep awake.
 I could hardly keep awake during that boring lecture.
keep away vi + adv (stay at a distance)SCSimplified Chinese 保持距离
TCTraditional Chinese 保持距離
 Stephanie has measles, so If you don't want to catch it, keep away.
 斯蒂芬妮得了麻疹，如果你不想染上，就离得远点。
keep away from [sth/sb] v expr (stay at a distance from)SCSimplified Chinese 保持距离
TCTraditional Chinese 保持距離
 I keep away from people who are ill.
 我与生病的人会保持距离。
keep [sth/sb] away vtr + adv (prevent from getting closer)SCSimplified Chinese 使无法接近
 There are many things you can do to keep mosquitoes away.
 有很多方法可以驱赶蚊子。
keep back vi (stay at distance)SCSimplified Chinese 不要靠近
  SCSimplified Chinese 站远点
 A notice outside the monkeys' cage warns visitors to keep back.
keep body and soul together v expr (support yourself, maintain life)SCSimplified Chinese 养活自己
  SCSimplified Chinese 维持生活 wéi chí shēng huó
TCTraditional Chinese 維持生活
keep busy vi informal (occupy oneself, find [sth] to do)SCSimplified Chinese 让…处于忙碌状态 ràng … chǔ yú máng lù zhuàng tài
 Since my daughter left for college, I keep busy by working in my garden.
 With the district manager in the store, everyone kept busy all day.
keep calm vi (remain composed)SCSimplified Chinese 保持冷静 bǎo chí lěng jìng
TCTraditional Chinese 保持冷靜
 He will try to make you angry but you must keep calm. Everyone, please keep calm until the police arrive!
 他会试图激怒你，不过你必须保持冷静。请大家保持冷静等候警方到达！
keep clear vi + adj (not go near)SCSimplified Chinese 不要靠近
 Our whole family's got the flu, so you'd do well to keep clear.
keep clear of [sth/sb] v expr (not go near)SCSimplified Chinese 不要靠近…
 The policeman told bystanders to keep clear of the scene of the accident.
keep clear of [sth] v expr figurative, informal (avoid)SCSimplified Chinese 不要与…接近
  SCSimplified Chinese 离…远点
TCTraditional Chinese 離…遠點
  SCSimplified Chinese 避免与…接触
 Applicants' names are hidden so that HR can keep clear of any kind of prejudice in deciding who to hire.
keep clear expr written (on sign: stay at a distance)SCSimplified Chinese 请勿靠近
TCTraditional Chinese 請勿靠近
keep [sb/sth] close vtr + adj (keep nearby)SCSimplified Chinese 将…处于附近
 Claire decided to work from home so that she could keep her children close.
keep close vi + adj (stay near)SCSimplified Chinese 靠近点
TCTraditional Chinese 靠近點
 Tina told the twins to keep close as they crossed the busy road.
keep close to [sb/sth] v expr (stay near)SCSimplified Chinese 靠近 kào jìn
TCTraditional Chinese 靠近
 Keep close to me when we're at the concert; I don't want you to get lost.
keep coming v expr informal (be relentless)SCSimplified Chinese 不断到来 bú duàn dào lái
TCTraditional Chinese 不斷到來
 The battle continued and the attacks kept coming.
keep [sth] coming v expr (generate lots)SCSimplified Chinese 使...源源不断
 Please keep the donations coming.
keep [sb] company vtr + n (prevent being lonely)SCSimplified Chinese 给…作伴
TCTraditional Chinese 給…作伴
  SCSimplified Chinese 陪伴 péi bàn
 Brian has his dog to keep him company.
keep company v expr dated (lovers: court) (指在恋爱中)SCSimplified Chinese 追，追求 zhuī qiú
TCTraditional Chinese 追，追求
 Mary and Bob were keeping company before she met Jim.
keep control v expr (stay calm and composed)SCSimplified Chinese 保持镇定
  SCSimplified Chinese 保持镇静
keep control v expr (retain authority)SCSimplified Chinese 保持控制
  SCSimplified Chinese 控制好局面
 Make sure you keep control of the situation, or we'll be in real trouble.
keep cool vi + adj (avoid getting hot)SCSimplified Chinese 保持凉快
TCTraditional Chinese 保持涼快
  SCSimplified Chinese 保持凉爽
 William was using a small electric fan to keep cool.
keep cool vi + adj figurative (remain calm)SCSimplified Chinese 保持冷静 bǎo chí lěng jìng
TCTraditional Chinese 保持冷靜
 Just keep cool, and act like you don't know anything.
keep [sb/sth] cool vtr + adj (prevent getting hot)SCSimplified Chinese 使保持凉快
 These plants don't like too much heat, so keep them cool by planting them in a partially shaded spot.
keep [sth] cool vtr + adj (drink, etc.: chill)SCSimplified Chinese 冰镇
 Gemma put the wine in the fridge to keep it cool.
keep count,
keep a tally v expr		 (note how many)SCSimplified Chinese 保持计数
keep count of [sth],
keep a tally of [sth] v expr		 (note how many of [sth])SCSimplified Chinese 记录...的数目
  SCSimplified Chinese 追踪...的数量
keep driving vi (drive straight ahead)SCSimplified Chinese 一直向前驾驶 yì zhí xiàng qián jià shǐ
 When you see a hitchhiker, do you stop to pick him up or just keep driving?
keep fit vi (do physical exercise)SCSimplified Chinese 保持健康 bǎo chí jiàn kāng
 I like to keep fit by doing belly dance.
 我通过跳肚皮舞来保持健康。
keep [sth] fresh vtr + adj (food: stop going stale)SCSimplified Chinese 使保持新鲜
 Packaging needs to keep the food fresh for as long as possible.
keep fresh vi + adj informal (food: not go stale)SCSimplified Chinese 保持新鲜 bǎo chí xīn xiān
 Bananas will keep fresh in the freezer for up to three months.
keep from doing [sth] vi + prep (refrain)SCSimplified Chinese 忍住 rěn zhù
  SCSimplified Chinese 克制住
 I can't keep from eating ice cream.
 我无法忍住不吃冰淇淋。
keep [sb/sth] from doing [sth] vtr + prep (prevent)SCSimplified Chinese 阻止 zǔ zhǐ
TCTraditional Chinese 阻止
  SCSimplified Chinese 克制，压抑 kè zhì，yā yì
TCTraditional Chinese 克制，壓抑
  SCSimplified Chinese 克制 zǔ zhǐ，kè zhì
TCTraditional Chinese 克制
  SCSimplified Chinese 压抑 zǔ zhǐ，yā yì
TCTraditional Chinese 壓抑
 The constant interruptions were keeping Alvin from doing his work.
 在持续的干扰下，阿尔文无法继续他的工作。
keep [sb/sth] from [sb/sth] vtr + prep (keep apart)SCSimplified Chinese 使…与…分开
 Dave's ex tries to keep him from his son.
 戴夫的前妻阻止他见他的儿子。
keep [sb/sth] from harm v expr (protect)SCSimplified Chinese 保护...不受伤害
 Victor was ready to risk his life to keep his daughter from harm.
keep from laughing v expr (not laugh)SCSimplified Chinese 忍住笑 rěn zhù xiào
 During that horrible performance, I could hardly keep from laughing.
keep going v expr (persist, continue)SCSimplified Chinese 坚持下去 jiān chí xià qù
TCTraditional Chinese 堅持下去
  SCSimplified Chinese 继续下去 jiān chí xià qù，jì xù xià qù
TCTraditional Chinese 繼續下去
 Keep going, you're almost to the top of the hill.
 坚持下去，你就快要到山顶了。
keep guard vtr + n (watch, look out)SCSimplified Chinese 小心 xiǎo xīn
TCTraditional Chinese 小心
  SCSimplified Chinese 当心 xiǎo xīn，dāng xīn
TCTraditional Chinese 當心
  SCSimplified Chinese 警惕 xiǎo xīn，jǐng tì
TCTraditional Chinese 警惕
keep hold of [sth/sb] v expr informal (maintain one's grasp on)SCSimplified Chinese 抓住 zhuā zhù
  SCSimplified Chinese 拿着 zhuā zhù，ná zhe
 The child kept hold of his mother's hand as they crossed the road.
keep hoping v expr (remain optimistic)SCSimplified Chinese 一直希望 yì zhí xī wàng
 We don't know if or when she'll come home. All we can do is keep hoping.
keep hoping,
keep hoping that v expr		 (remain optimistic, wishful)SCSimplified Chinese 一直希望 yì zhí xī wàng
 I keep hoping he'll notice me.
keep hoping for [sth] v expr (wish for)SCSimplified Chinese 期盼...
 He is gravely ill, but his family keep hoping for a miracle.
keep house vtr + n (do housework)SCSimplified Chinese 操持家务 cāo chí jiā wù
TCTraditional Chinese 操持家務
  SCSimplified Chinese 管家 cāo chí jiā wù，guǎn jiā
 While she was sick, her sister kept house for her.
keep house vtr + n figurative (maintain accounts) (账户、企业等)SCSimplified Chinese 当家
TCTraditional Chinese 當家
  SCSimplified Chinese 管理 guǎn lǐ
TCTraditional Chinese 管理
  SCSimplified Chinese 操持
 Since Brett kept house for the company, he was the first suspected of wrongdoing when the company was accused of fraud.
keep [sth] in check v expr (control)SCSimplified Chinese 控制 kòng zhì
TCTraditional Chinese 控制
 The European Central Bank has kept inflation in check.
keep in contact,
stay in contact v expr		 (stay in touch)SCSimplified Chinese 保持联系 bǎo chí lián xì
TCTraditional Chinese 保持聯繫
  SCSimplified Chinese 保持联络 bǎo chí lián xì ，bǎo chí lián luò
 My uncle and I stayed in contact after he moved to Australia.
 I'm sorry you have to leave but please keep in contact.
keep in contact with [sb],
stay in contact with [sb] v expr		 (stay in touch with [sb])SCSimplified Chinese 与...保持联系
  SCSimplified Chinese 同...保持联络
 New technologies make it easy to keep in contact with your customers.
keep [sb/sth] in line v expr (control, make conform)SCSimplified Chinese 管控
  SCSimplified Chinese 管束
keep [sth] in line with [sth] v expr (make conform)SCSimplified Chinese 使...遵守
  SCSimplified Chinese 让...与...相符
keep [sth] in mind,
bear [sth] in mind,
keep in mind that,
bear in mind that v expr		 (remember [sth])SCSimplified Chinese 记住 jì zhù
TCTraditional Chinese 記住
 Now, keep in mind that in May of 1929 the stock market hadn't crashed yet.
 现在请记住，1929年5月股市还没有崩盘。
keep [sb] in mind,
bear [sb] in mind v expr		 (consider [sb] for [sth])SCSimplified Chinese 考虑到 kǎo lǜ dào
TCTraditional Chinese 考慮到
  SCSimplified Chinese 想到 kǎo lǜ dào，xiǎng dào
 If you ever need a cleaner, keep me in mind.
 如果你需要清洁工，请记得找我。
keep [sb] in suspense v expr (make [sb] wait for [sth])SCSimplified Chinese 悬而未决 xuán ér wèi jué
TCTraditional Chinese 懸而未決
  SCSimplified Chinese 卖关子
keep [sb] in the dark v expr figurative (not tell [sb] about [sth])SCSimplified Chinese 向...掩瞒
  SCSimplified Chinese 不告知
  SCSimplified Chinese 让...不知情
 She was surprised by the party, because her friends kept her in the dark when planning it.
keep [sb] in the loop v expr figurative, informal (keep [sb] informed)SCSimplified Chinese 及时向...告知动向
  SCSimplified Chinese 及时让...了解情况
 My colleagues kept me in the loop while I was away.
keep in the loop,
stay in the loop v expr		 figurative, informal (keep informed)SCSimplified Chinese 关注资讯
  SCSimplified Chinese 关注情况
keep in touch v expr informal (stay in contact)SCSimplified Chinese 保持联系 bǎo chí lián xì
TCTraditional Chinese 保持聯繫
 Cousin Andrea kept in touch by sending packages from South America.
 安德莉亚表妹通过从南非邮寄包裹来保持联系。
keep in touch with [sb] v expr informal (stay in contact with [sb])SCSimplified Chinese 与…保持联系 yǔ bǎo chí lián xì
 Promise you'll keep in touch with us while you're away.
 保证你离开以后也会与我们保持联系。
keep informed vi + adj (stay up to date)SCSimplified Chinese 随时通知
keep [sb] informed vtr + adj (update [sb] on progress, events)SCSimplified Chinese 随时告知
keep it real v expr slang (avoid affectation) (俚语)SCSimplified Chinese 保持自我，坚持真我 bǎo chí zì wǒ，jiān chí zhēn wǒ
keep [sth] ticking over,
keep things ticking over v expr		 figurative (running smoothly)SCSimplified Chinese 保持正常运行
  SCSimplified Chinese 保持流畅运作
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Collins Chinese Dictionary Plus (3rd edition), 2011:

keep [kiːp]
(pt, pp kept)
I vt
1 (=retain)
[+ receipt, money, job] 保留 bǎoliú
  • Make sure you always keep your receipts.
    记(記)住留着(著)收据(據)。 Jìzhù liúzhe shōujù.
2 (=store) 保存 bǎocún
  • Keep your card in a safe place.
    把你的卡保存好。 Bǎ nǐ de kǎ bǎocún hǎo.
  • The rubbish is kept in the basement.
    垃圾是放在地下室的。 Lājī shì fàng zài dìxiàshì de.
3 (=detain) 留 liú
  • They kept her in hospital overnight.
    他们(們)留她在医(醫)院过(過)夜。 Tāmen liú tā zài yīyuàn guòyè.
4 (=hold) 保持 bǎochí
  • Keep your back straight.
    别(別)驼(駝)背。 Bié tuóbèi.
  • Keep costs to a minimum.
    尽(儘)量减(減)低费(費)用。 Jǐnliàng jiǎndī fèiyòng.
5 (=manage)
[+ shop, guest house] 经(經)营(營) jīngyíng
  • My aunt kept a sweetshop.
    我姨妈(媽)经(經)营(營)糖果店。 Wǒ yímā jīngyíng tángguǒdiàn.
6 (=look after)
[+ chickens, bees etc] 饲养(養) sìyǎng
7 [+ accounts, diary] 记(記) jì
  • As a young girl I used to keep a diary.
    当(當)我是小女孩时(時)我常记(記)日记(記)。 Dāng wǒ shì xiǎo nǚhái shí wǒ cháng jì rìjì.
8 (=support)
[+ family] 养(養) yǎng
II vi
1 (=stay) 保持 bǎochí
  • It's not always easy to keep warm.
    保暖并(並)不总(總)是那么(麼)容易的。 Bǎonuǎn bìng bù zǒngshì nàme róngyì de.
2 (=last)
[food] 保鲜(鮮) bǎoxiān
  • Homemade muesli keeps for ages.
    自己做的穆兹(茲)利可以保鲜(鮮)很长(長)时(時)间(間)。 Zìjǐ zuò de mùzīlì kěyǐ bǎoxiān hěn cháng shíjiān.
  • Fish doesn't keep well, even in the fridge.
    就算把鱼(魚)放在冰箱里(裡)也不容易保鲜(鮮)。 Jiù suàn bǎ yú fàng zài bīngxiāng li yě bù róngyì bǎoxiān.
III n
1 [s] (=expenses) 生活费(費) shēnghuófèi
  • I need to give my parents money for my keep.
    我需要给(給)父母我的生活费(費)。 Wǒ xūyào gěi fùmǔ wǒ de shēnghuófèi.
2 [c] [of castle] 要塞 yàosài [个 gè]
  • to keep doing sth
    (=repeatedly) 总(總)是做某事 zǒngshì zuò mǒushì (=continuously) 不停做某事 bùtíng zuò mǒushì
  • to keep sb happy
    让(讓)某人高兴(興) ràng mǒurén gāoxìng
  • to keep sb waiting
    让(讓)某人等着(著) ràng mǒurén děngzhe
  • to keep the room tidy
    保持房间(間)整洁(潔) bǎochí fángjiān zhěngjié
  • to keep sth to o.s.
    保守秘(祕)密 bǎoshǒu mìmì
  • to keep an appointment
    守约(約) shǒuyuē
  • to keep a promise
    履行诺(諾)言 lǚxíng nuòyán
  • to keep one's word
    履行诺(諾)言 lǚxíng nuòyán
  • can you keep a secret?
    你能保守秘(祕)密吗(嗎)？ nǐ néng bǎoshǒu mìmì ma?
  • to keep a record (of sth)
    记(記)录(錄)(某事) jìlù (mǒushì)
  • to keep o.s.
    供养(養)自己 gōngyǎng zìjǐ
  • to keep (good) time
    [clock] 准(準)时(時) zhǔnshí
  • what kept you?
    怎么(麼)会(會)晚了？ zěnme huì wǎn le?
  • how are you keeping?
    (inf)你还(還)好吗(嗎)？ nǐ hái hǎo ma?
  • to keep at it
    (=persevere) 坚(堅)持干(幹) jiānchí gàn
keep away
I vt ▶ to keep sth/sb away (from sth) 使某物/某人不要来(來)(某处(處)) shǐ mǒuwù/mǒurén bù yào lái (mǒuchù)
  • Keep animals away from the kitchen.
    别让动物到厨房里。 Bié ràng dòngwù dào chúfáng li.
II vi ▶ to keep away (from sth) 不接近(某处(處)) bù jiējìn (mǒuchù)
  • They kept away from the forest.
    他们(們)不接近森林。 Tāmen bù jiējìn sēnlín.
keep back
I vt
1 (=reserve)
[+ paint, ingredients] 保留 bǎoliú
  • Keep back enough juice to make the sauce.
    留足够(夠)的汁做调(調)味汁。 Liú zúgòu de zhī zuò tiáowèizhī.
2 (=conceal)
[+ information] 隐(隱)瞒(瞞) yǐnmán
  • I can't help feeling he's keeping something back.
    我总(總)觉(覺)得他在隐(隱)瞒(瞞)着(著)什么(麼)。 Wǒ zǒng juéde tā zài yǐnmánzhe shénme.
II vi 不靠近 bù kàojìn
  • Keep back or I'll shoot.
    别(別)向前，不然我就开(開)枪(槍)了。 Bié xiàngqián，bùrán wǒ jiù kāiqiāng le.
keep down vt
1 (=control)
[+ prices, spending] 控制 kòngzhì
  • We want to try and keep costs down.
    我们(們)想尽(儘)量压(壓)缩(縮)费(費)用。 Wǒmen xiǎng jǐnliàng yāsuō fèiyòng.
2 (=not vomit)
[+ food] 咽(嚥)下 yànxià
  • I can't keep anything down, not even water.
    我什么(麼)都咽(嚥)不下，连(連)水都不行。 Wǒ shénme dōu yàn bù xià，lián shuǐ dōu bù xíng.
keep from
I vt fus 不可拆分 ▶ to keep from doing sth 克制 kèzhì
  • She bit her lip to keep from crying.
    她咬着(著)嘴唇(脣)克制着(著)自己不要哭。 Tā yǎozhe zuǐchún kèzhìzhe zìjǐ bù yào kū.
II vt ▶ to keep sb/sth from doing sth 不让(讓)某人/某物做某事 bù ràng mǒurén/mǒuwù zuò mǒushì
  • Can't you keep your children from stealing my apples?
    你不能不让(讓)你孩子偷我的苹(蘋)果吗(嗎)？ Nǐ bùnéng bù ràng nǐ háizi tōu wǒ de píngguǒ ma？
keep in vt [+ invalid, child] 不让(讓)外出 bù ràng wàichū
(as punishment) 关(關)禁闭(閉) guān jìnbì keep in with (esp Brit) vt fus 不可拆分 搞好关(關)系(係) gǎohǎo guānxì
  • Now he is getting old he wishes he had kept in with his family.
    他年纪大了，后悔当初没有多亲近家人。 Tā niánji dà le, hòuhuǐ dāngchū méiyǒu duō qīnjìn jiārén.
keep off
I vt 使不接近 shǐ bù jiējìn
  • a bamboo shelter to keep the rain off
    挡(擋)雨的竹棚 dǎngyǔ de zhúpéng
  • Keep your dog off my lawn!
    别(別)让(讓)你的狗接近我的草坪！ Bié ràng nǐ de gǒu jiējìn wǒ de cǎopíng！

  • Keep your hands off me!
    别(別)碰我！ Bié pèng wǒ！
II vt fus 不可拆分 ▶ keep off the grass! 请(請)勿进(進)入草坪！ qǐng wù jìnrù cǎopíng!
III vi [rain] 不下(雨) bù xià(yǔ)
  • Luckily the rain kept off.
    幸好没(沒)有下雨。 Xìnghǎo méiyǒu xiàyǔ.
keep on vi ▶ to keep on doing sth 继(繼)续(續)做某事 jìxù zuò mǒushì
  • They kept on walking for a while in silence.
    他们(們)继(繼)续(續)走了一会(會)儿(兒)，谁(誰)都没(沒)说(說)话(話)。 Tāmen jìxù zǒule yīhuìr，shuí dōu méi shuōhuà.
keep out vt [+ intruder, unwelcome visitor] 阻拦(攔) zǔlán
  • a guard dog to keep out intruders
    阻止闯(闖)入者的看家狗 zǔzhǐ chuǎngrùzhě de kānjiāgǒu
keep to vt fus 不可拆分 (=observe)
[+ agreement] 遵守 zūnshǒu
[+ limit] 局(侷)限于(於) júxiànyú
  • You've got to keep to the speed limit.
    你绝(絕)对(對)不能超速。 Nǐ juéduì bùnéng chāosù.
keep up
I vt
1 (=maintain)
[+ standards] 维(維)持 wéichí
  • It's important to keep up our standards.
    维(維)持水准(準)是很重要的。 Wéichí shuǐzhǔn shì hěn zhòngyào de.
2 (=continue)
[+ payments, diet] 继(繼)续(續) jìxù
  • He was unable to keep up the payments.
    他没(沒)能力继(繼)续(續)付款。 Tā méi nénglì jìxù fùkuǎn.
3 (=prevent from sleeping) (使)熬夜 (shǐ) áoyè
  • We were kept up by the noise from next door.
    隔壁的噪音使我们睡不着觉。 Gébì de zàoyīn shǐ wǒmen shuì bù zháo jiào.

  • to keep up appearances
    撑(撐)场(場)面 chēng chǎngmiàn
II vi ▶ to keep up 跟上 gēnshàng
  • to keep up with sb
    (walking, moving) 跟上某人 gēnshàng mǒurén

(in work) 跟上某人 gēnshàng mǒurén
  • to keep up with demand/inflation
    跟上需求/通货(貨)膨胀(脹) gēnshàng xūqiú/tōnghuò péngzhàng
在这些条目还发现'keep'：
在英文解释里：
amuse - associate with - block out - blog - bluff it out - buoy - busy - busywork - button up - cage - carry - chop and change - cold store - confine - continue to be - coop - deep freeze - depository - detain - distance - drive on - drop behind - dungeon - ear muffs - embalm - enforce - entertain - entertain yourself - exclude - fall back - fall behind - file away - Finders keepers - fly sheet - follow - freeze - fulfill - garage - get left behind - give a wide berth - go back on your word - hack away - hang on - hang on to - have up your sleeve - hide - hide away - hoard - hold back - hold by
中文：
保持 - 留下 - 住嘴 - 保全 - 保持联系 - 取暖 - 同步 - 坚持下去 - 存 - 守口如瓶 - 攀比 - 照看 - 留住 - 监视 - 省事 - 立足 - 算数 - 记帐 - 跟上

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