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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动词短语
英语中文
keep off [sth] vtr phrasal insep (do not walk on)SCSimplified Chinese 不接近 bù jiē jìn
  SCSimplified Chinese 避开 bù jiē jìn，bì kāi
TCTraditional Chinese 避開
  SCSimplified Chinese 避免（践踏） bù jiē jìn，bì miǎn jiàn tā
 Please keep off the grass.
 请避免践踏草坪。
keep off [sth] vtr phrasal insep (resist, not indulge in)SCSimplified Chinese 防止 fáng zhǐ
TCTraditional Chinese 防止
  SCSimplified Chinese 避开 fáng zhǐ，bì kāi
TCTraditional Chinese 避開
  SCSimplified Chinese 使…免受影响 fáng zhǐ，shǐ miǎn shòu yǐng xiǎng
 He is an alcoholic, and it is a daily struggle for him to keep off the booze.
 他是个酒鬼，他的日常就是努力防止大饮特饮。
keep on doing [sth] vtr phrasal insep (persist: in doing [sth])SCSimplified Chinese 继续做… jì xù zuò
TCTraditional Chinese 繼續做…
 Why do you keep on talking after I've asked you to be quiet?
 我都已经告诉你保持安静了，为什么你还要继续说话。
keep out vi phrasal (not enter)SCSimplified Chinese 不入内
  SCSimplified Chinese 不进入
 A notice on the fence warned people to keep out.
 栅栏上的告示警告大家不得入内。
keep [sb/sth] out vtr phrasal sep (prevent from entering)SCSimplified Chinese 防止…进入
  SCSimplified Chinese 使…不能进入
 A waterproof jacket will keep the rain out.
 防水夹克能够防止雨水进入。
keep [sb/sth] safe vtr phrasal sep (avoid harm coming to)SCSimplified Chinese 使…保持安全 shǐ bǎo chí ān quán
  SCSimplified Chinese 防止…遇到危险 shǐ bǎo chí ān quán，fáng zhǐ yù dào wēi xiǎn
 I promised to always keep you safe and I meant it. Would you keep my camera safe while I go for a swim, please?
 我承诺过会一直保护你，我是认真的。
 我去游泳时，你能帮我保管好相机吗?
keep [sth] secret vtr phrasal sep (conceal, not divulge)SCSimplified Chinese 保密 bǎo mì
 Government information should be kept secret.
keep together vi phrasal (not go separate ways)SCSimplified Chinese 不分道扬镳，团结在一起 bù fēn dào yáng biāo，tuán jié zài yì qǐ
  SCSimplified Chinese 呆在一起，不分散 dāi zài yì qǐ，bù fēn sàn
 Keep together when we get to the station, otherwise we will lose each other.
keep together vi phrasal figurative (maintain unity)SCSimplified Chinese 团结一致 tuán jié yí zhì
TCTraditional Chinese 團結一致
 If we keep together, we will have a better chance of getting a pay rise.
keep [sb] under vtr phrasal sep (keep under oppression)SCSimplified Chinese 控制 kòng zhì
TCTraditional Chinese 控制
  SCSimplified Chinese 压制 kòng zhì，yā zhì
TCTraditional Chinese 壓制 / 壓製
keep [sb] under vtr phrasal sep informal (keep under anesthesia)SCSimplified Chinese 使麻醉 shǐ má zuì
keep up vi phrasal (go as fast)SCSimplified Chinese 跟上 gēn shàng
TCTraditional Chinese 跟上
 He walked so fast that I could barely keep up.
 他走得太快，我快要跟不上了。
keep up vi phrasal figurative (perform as well) (表现)SCSimplified Chinese 赶上，不落后 gǎn shàng
TCTraditional Chinese 趕上
 Real Madrid are in such good form that the other teams are struggling to keep up.
 皇家马德里状态如此之好，其他球队都很难跟上。
keep up vi phrasal figurative (stay informed)SCSimplified Chinese 了解最新信息
 Technology moves too fast these days for me to keep up.
 如今科技发展太快，我都无法及时更新。
keep up vi phrasal figurative (not fall behind)SCSimplified Chinese 赶上 gǎn shàng
TCTraditional Chinese 趕上
  SCSimplified Chinese 不落后
 The course is very intensive, and some students are having difficulties in keeping up.
 这门课强度很大，有些学生很难跟上进度。
keep [sth] up,
keep up [sth] vtr phrasal sep		 (maintain, continue)SCSimplified Chinese 使…保持良好状态
  SCSimplified Chinese 保养 bǎo yǎng
 Rita still keeps her gardening up even though she's in her eighties.
 虽然丽塔已经八十多岁了，但她仍坚持保养花草。
keep [sb] up vtr phrasal sep (prevent [sb] from sleeping)SCSimplified Chinese 使…睡不着
 The baby's crying kept her parents up all night.
 婴儿的哭声让她的父母整晚都无法入睡。
keep up with [sb/sth] vtr phrasal insep (go as fast)SCSimplified Chinese 跟上…的步伐
 The old woman struggled to keep up with her agile young granddaughter.
 那位老妇人努力跟上她敏捷的小孙女。
keep up with [sth] vtr phrasal insep figurative (stay informed) (潮流、形势等)SCSimplified Chinese 跟上 gēn shàng
TCTraditional Chinese 跟上
 Are you keeping up with all the news from Copenhagen?
 你能始终了解哥本哈根的所有新闻吗？
keep up with [sb] vtr phrasal insep figurative (perform as well) (某人)SCSimplified Chinese 跟上 gēn shàng
TCTraditional Chinese 跟上
 Stella is failing to keep up with her classmates in maths.
 斯特拉无法跟上同班同学的学习数学的进度。
keep up with [sth] vtr phrasal insep figurative (not fall behind)SCSimplified Chinese 跟上 gēn shàng
TCTraditional Chinese 跟上
  SCSimplified Chinese 不在…方面落后
 It's hard to keep up with my studies when I have to work at the restaurant every evening.
 If you don't keep up with your loan repayments, your home may be repossessed.
 每天晚上我都必须去餐馆打工，这样我很难保持学习不落后。//如果你无法保持按时偿还贷款，你的家可能会被收回。
keep up with [sb] vtr phrasal insep (stay in contact with [sb])SCSimplified Chinese 跟…保持联系
 Even though we rarely see one another these days, I try to keep up with my cousins via postcards and emails.
 即使我们现在很少见面，我还是尽可能通过明信片和电子邮件与表兄妹保持联系。
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复合形式：
英语中文
keep it up v expr informal (maintain at same pace or level) (非正式用语)SCSimplified Chinese 保持原有水平，不懈怠 bǎo chí yuán yǒu shuǐ píng，bú xiè dài
 You got straight A's this term - keep it up! Good work, Alan - keep it up!
 这学期你得了全A，请保持！艾伦，干得好，保持住！
keep moving v expr (not stay still)SCSimplified Chinese 永不止步 yǒng bù zhǐ bù
  SCSimplified Chinese 不断前进 yǒng bù zhǐ bù，bú duàn qián jìn
 Some species of sharks have to keep moving to survive.
keep mum,
stay mum vi + adj		 informal (be silent)SCSimplified Chinese 保密 bǎo mì
 Jack and Jill are keeping mum about their plans to marry.
keep nix v expr UK, dated (stay alert, be on the lookout)SCSimplified Chinese 保持警惕，密切留意 bǎo chí jǐng tì
keep [sth] on vtr + adv (continue to wear: clothing) (衣物)SCSimplified Chinese 继续穿
 I keep my shirt on when I'm at the beach, so I don't burn.
 我去沙滩的时候还是会穿着衬衣，免得晒伤。
keep [sb] on a leash v expr figurative (limit, control [sb])SCSimplified Chinese 限制 xiàn zhì
TCTraditional Chinese 限制
  SCSimplified Chinese 控制 xiàn zhì，kòng zhì
TCTraditional Chinese 控制
keep on task,
stay on task v expr		 (stay focused)SCSimplified Chinese 保持专注，集中注意力
 Keep on task everyone; we're nearly finished now!
keep [sb] on their toes,
keep [sb] on his toes,
keep [sb] on her toes v expr		 (make [sb] concentrate)SCSimplified Chinese 让...保持警觉
  SCSimplified Chinese 让...时刻警惕
 The teacher kept the students on their toes by giving them a surprise test.
keep out interj written (sign: do not enter)SCSimplified Chinese 禁止入内 jìn zhǐ rù nèi
TCTraditional Chinese 禁止入內
  SCSimplified Chinese 不准入内 jìn zhǐ rù nèi，bù zhǔn rù nèi
 "Keep out!" a crudely painted sign on the gate warned.
 大门上的一个粗陋告示牌上写着：“禁止入内！”
keep pace with [sb/sth] v expr (go as fast)SCSimplified Chinese 跟上步伐，跟上，保持步调一致 gēn shàng bù fá，gēn shàng ，bǎo chí bù diào yí zhì
TCTraditional Chinese 跟上
 John wasn't able to keep pace with the other runners.
keep pace with [sth] v expr figurative (stay up to date) (形势、潮流等)SCSimplified Chinese 跟上，紧跟 gēn shàng ，jǐn gēn
TCTraditional Chinese 跟上
 I can never keep pace with his favorite television shows.
keep [sb] posted v expr informal (update regularly)SCSimplified Chinese 保持联系 bǎo chí lián xì
TCTraditional Chinese 保持聯繫
  SCSimplified Chinese 随时通知
 I'll keep you posted on what's happening on Friday night.
keep quiet vi + adj (not make a noise)SCSimplified Chinese 保持沉默 bǎo chí chén mò
TCTraditional Chinese 保持沈默
 Small animals keep quiet until their predators are gone.
 小动物会保持安静，直至它们的捕食者离开。
keep quiet vi + adj (person: say nothing)SCSimplified Chinese 不说话，不吭气 bù shuō huà
TCTraditional Chinese 不說話
  SCSimplified Chinese 保持沉默 bǎo chí chén mò
TCTraditional Chinese 保持沈默
 I really didn't feel like arguing the point with the boss so I just kept quiet.
keep quiet vi + adj informal (not reveal a secret)SCSimplified Chinese 保守秘密 bǎo shǒu mì mì
  SCSimplified Chinese 保持沉默 bǎo shǒu mì mì，bǎo chí chén mò
TCTraditional Chinese 保持沈默
 If I tell you my secret, can I trust you to keep quiet?
keep [sth/sb] quiet vtr + adj (prevent from making noise)SCSimplified Chinese 使…保持安静 shǐ bǎo chí ān jìng
 Please try to keep those children quiet - this is a church, not a playground!
 请让那些孩子们保持安静。这里是教堂，不是游乐场！
keep repeating vtr (say over and over)SCSimplified Chinese 不断重复 bú duàn chóng fù
TCTraditional Chinese 不斷重復
 I kept repeating his name to myself but had forgotten it by the time I got home.
keep safe vi (stay out of danger)SCSimplified Chinese 安全 ān quán
TCTraditional Chinese 安全
 Keep safe when swimming.
keep score vtr + n (sport: record results) (体育比赛)SCSimplified Chinese 记分 jì fēn
 Please keep score for your team while Jim does the same for his team.
keep score vtr + n figurative (track what is given and owed)SCSimplified Chinese 记录 jì lù
TCTraditional Chinese 記錄
  SCSimplified Chinese 作记录
 Gillian is always keeping score in her relationship with Mike; she thinks he does fewer chores than her.
keep silent vi + adj (not tell secret)SCSimplified Chinese 保持沉默 bǎo chí chén mò
TCTraditional Chinese 保持沈默
 The witness was being blackmailed to keep silent.
keep silent about [sth] v expr (not tell [sth])SCSimplified Chinese 对...保持沉默
 Pippa kept silent about Amber's involvement in the prank.
keep smiling v expr (maintain a cheerful outlook)SCSimplified Chinese 保持微笑
 In spite of all that's hapenned, we keep smiling, don't we? There's nothing else we can do.
keep still,
stay still vi + adj		 (not move)SCSimplified Chinese 保持不动 bǎo chí bú dòng
TCTraditional Chinese 保持不動
 The mother told her son to keep still as she tried to cut his hair.
keep [sth/sb] still vtr + adj (hold steady)SCSimplified Chinese 使…保持不动
 You need one person to keep the cat still and another to trim its claws.
keep stock of [sth] v expr figurative (keep track of [sth])SCSimplified Chinese 跟踪 gēn zōng
TCTraditional Chinese 跟蹤 / 跟踪
  SCSimplified Chinese 追踪 gēn zōng，zhuī zōng
 This computer program helps companies keep stock of their sales.
keep tabs vtr + npl figurative, informal (monitor)SCSimplified Chinese 密切注意 mì qiè zhù yì
  SCSimplified Chinese 密切关注 mì qiè zhù yì，mì qiè guān zhù
TCTraditional Chinese 密切關注
 It's important to keep tabs so that we don't run out of essential items.
keep tabs on [sb/sth],
keep a tab on [sb/sth] v expr		 figurative, informal (monitor)SCSimplified Chinese 密切注意 mì qiè zhù yì
  SCSimplified Chinese 密切关注 mì qiè zhù yì，mì qiè guān zhù
TCTraditional Chinese 密切關注
 A business should keep tabs on what its competitors are doing.
keep the ball rolling v expr figurative (give renewed vigor to [sth] underway)SCSimplified Chinese 保持运转
  SCSimplified Chinese 保持活跃
keep the change v expr (paying: keep the extra)SCSimplified Chinese 不用找了
  SCSimplified Chinese 不用找零了
keep the door open v expr figurative (allow possibility)SCSimplified Chinese 让门开着 ràng mén kāi zhe
TCTraditional Chinese 讓門開著
 The Prime Minister said he would like to keep the door open for future negotiations.
keep the faith v expr (stay true to beliefs)SCSimplified Chinese 坚守信仰 jiān shǒu xìn yǎng
TCTraditional Chinese 堅守信仰
 Cahill urged fans to keep the faith after the team slumped to its eighth loss in 12 matches.
keep the lid on v expr (cover [sth])SCSimplified Chinese 盖上盖子
TCTraditional Chinese 蓋上蓋子
  SCSimplified Chinese 把盖子盖上
 If you want the rice to cook properly, you have to keep the lid on.
keep the lid on [sth] v expr (cover [sth])SCSimplified Chinese 把…的盖子盖上
 Keep the lid on the saucepan while boiling the vegetables.
keep the lid on [sth] v expr figurative (secret: not tell)SCSimplified Chinese 保密 bǎo mì
  SCSimplified Chinese 为…保密
 James was struggling to keep the lid on the secret.
keep the lid on [sth] v expr figurative (emotions: control)SCSimplified Chinese 控制住（情绪等）
  SCSimplified Chinese 把…抑制住
 Kathy didn't say anything, trying to keep the lid on her anger.
keep the peace v expr (maintain order, calm)SCSimplified Chinese 保持稳定 bǎo chí wěn dìng
TCTraditional Chinese 保持穩定
  SCSimplified Chinese 保持和平
keep [sth] tidy v expr (maintain cleanliness of)SCSimplified Chinese 使…保持整洁 shǐ bǎo chí zhěng jié
 It is important to keep your workshop tidy in order to avoid accidents.
keep time vtr + n (sport: record time taken) (体育比赛中)SCSimplified Chinese 记时 jì shí
 I asked the guy who was keeping time if I'd beaten any records.
keep time vtr + n (clock: tell the time accurately) (指钟表)SCSimplified Chinese 准确报时, 走得准
 My clock's so old that it doesn't keep time any more.
 An electronic clock is able to keep time very accurately.
keep time vtr + n (conductor: maintain rhythm) (乐队指挥)SCSimplified Chinese 掌控节奏 zhǎng kòng jié zòu
TCTraditional Chinese 掌控節奏
 A band needs someone to keep time.
keep time vtr + n (mark rhythm with music) (音乐)SCSimplified Chinese 合拍子
 Drummers typically keep time for the band.
keep to [sth] vi + prep (schedule, rules: adhere)SCSimplified Chinese 遵守 zūn shǒu
TCTraditional Chinese 遵守
  SCSimplified Chinese 坚守
TCTraditional Chinese 堅守
  SCSimplified Chinese 坚持 zūn shǒu，jiān chí
TCTraditional Chinese 堅持
 However hard we try, it is difficult to keep to a diet and lose weight.
 This plan will work if we keep to it.
 无论我们多努力地尝试，要想遵守节食减肥都是很困难的。
 如果我们坚持的话，这个计划就能行。
keep to [sth] vi + prep (not stray from: a path, etc.)SCSimplified Chinese 不偏离, 不离开
 When walking in the countryside, keep to the path.
 在乡间行走时，请沿小路走。
keep to yourself v expr (be solitary, not be sociable)SCSimplified Chinese 不交际
 We rarely catch sight of our next-door neighbour; he keeps to himself.
 我们很少看到隔壁邻居，他都是独来独往的。
keep [sth] to yourself v expr (keep [sth] secret)SCSimplified Chinese 对...保密
  SCSimplified Chinese 不泄露 bú xiè lù
 I'll tell you a secret if you promise to keep it to yourself.
keep [sth] together,
keep [sth] and [sth] together vtr + adv		 (store in one place)SCSimplified Chinese 将…存放在一起 jiāng cún fàng zài yì qǐ
 I keep all my shoes together in a cupboard in my room.
 我将所有的鞋子都放置在我房间的橱柜里。
keep track vi (note or record progress)SCSimplified Chinese 记录…的进展 jì lù de jìn zhǎn
  SCSimplified Chinese 了解…的动态 jì lù de jìn zhǎn，liǎo jiě … de dòng tài
 Write down what you've achieved each day, as it's important to keep track.
 因为记录进展很重要，所以把你每天做了些什么都写下来。
keep track of [sth] vtr (monitor, maintain record of)SCSimplified Chinese 记录 jì lù
TCTraditional Chinese 記錄
  SCSimplified Chinese 监控 jì lù，jiān kòng
 My daughter emails me every day so I can keep track of her movements.
 You should keep track of your expenses so that you know how much money you have left.
 我女儿每天都会发邮件给我，这样我就能追踪她的一举一动。
 你应该记录自己的每笔开销，这样一来你就能对自己还剩多少钱做到心里有数。
keep [sth/sb] under [sth] vtr + prep (keep [sth] beneath [sth])SCSimplified Chinese 把...放在...下面
keep [sb/sth] under close watch v expr (monitor [sth], [sb] constantly)SCSimplified Chinese 紧密关注
  SCSimplified Chinese 严密监控
keep [sth] under wraps v expr figurative, informal (not reveal)SCSimplified Chinese 保密 bǎo mì
  SCSimplified Chinese 隐瞒 bǎo mì，yǐn mán
TCTraditional Chinese 隱瞞
 The company is keeping the latest model under wraps until the official launch.
keep [sth] under wraps v expr (statue: cover up)SCSimplified Chinese 遮盖..., 把...盖起来
 The museum is keeping the statue under wraps while restoration work continues.
keep [sth] under your hat v expr figurative, informal (keep [sth] secret)SCSimplified Chinese 保密 bǎo mì
  SCSimplified Chinese 不泄露某事
keep up the good work v expr (expressing approval)SCSimplified Chinese 继续好好干 jì xù hǎo hǎo gàn
 My teacher told me to keep up the good work after I scored 100% in the exam.
keep [sb] up to date v expr (inform regularly)SCSimplified Chinese 使…了解最新消息
  SCSimplified Chinese 使…跟上时代
 We'll keep you up to date with the latest business news.
keep [sth] up to date v expr (update)SCSimplified Chinese 使…保持更新
 It's important to keep your business website up to date.
keep up to date v expr (stay informed)SCSimplified Chinese 了解最新消息
  SCSimplified Chinese 跟上时代
 I read Vogue magazine to keep up to date with all the latest fashions.
keep [sb] updated v expr (inform [sb] of progress)SCSimplified Chinese 保持更新
  SCSimplified Chinese 有消息马上通知
 I'll keep you updated on his progress, Mrs. Brown; you should get some rest.
keep [sb] waiting v expr (make [sb] wait)SCSimplified Chinese 让...等待
  SCSimplified Chinese 使...等候
 I'm sorry to have kept you waiting, I got caught up in traffic.
keep warm vi + adj (retain body heat)SCSimplified Chinese 保暖 bǎo nuǎn
  SCSimplified Chinese 别冻着 bǎo nuǎn，bié dòng zháo
 We all huddled around the fire, trying to keep warm.
 我们都挤在火旁取暖。
keep [sb] warm vtr + adj (help retain body heat)SCSimplified Chinese 使...保持温度
  SCSimplified Chinese 让...保持温暖
 This thick coat should keep you warm on even the coldest day.
keep watch vtr + n (observe, maintain a vigil)SCSimplified Chinese 站岗 zhàn gāng
  SCSimplified Chinese 值夜 zhàn gāng，zhí yè
 The birdwatchers kept watch so that nobody would steal the eagle's eggs from the nest.
keep watch over [sth/sb] v expr (observe, monitor)SCSimplified Chinese 监视 jiān shì
TCTraditional Chinese 監視
  SCSimplified Chinese 守卫 jiān shì，shǒu wèi
TCTraditional Chinese 守衛
 The lifeguards are keeping watch over the beach.
 There is a member of medical staff keeping watch over the patient at all times.
keep well v expr (stay fit and healthy)SCSimplified Chinese 保持健康 bǎo chí jiàn kāng
 Have you seen old Mr.Smith lately; he's keeping well! He doesn't look a day over 70.
keep within the bounds of [sth] v expr (stay within boundaries: of a property)SCSimplified Chinese 不越界 bú yuè jiè
 Students must keep within the bounds of the school at all times during the day.
keep within the bounds of [sth] v expr figurative (stay within limits: of behaviour)SCSimplified Chinese 不逾矩 bù yú jǔ
 If you can't keep within the bounds of good behaviour you will have to leave the class.
keep you guessing v expr informal (be unpredictable)SCSimplified Chinese 让人猜不透 ràng rén cāi bú tòu
 The novel is a murder mystery that will keep you guessing until the very end.
Keep your chin up. interj informal, figurative (encouragement: Be courageous!)SCSimplified Chinese 别灰心。
  SCSimplified Chinese 不要气馁。
 Keep your chin up – I'm sure you'll find a solution to the problem.
keep your cool v expr figurative, informal (remain calm)SCSimplified Chinese 保持冷静 bǎo chí lěng jìng
TCTraditional Chinese 保持冷靜
  SCSimplified Chinese 沉着应付 bǎo chí lěng jìng，chén zhuó yìng fù
 You need to keep your cool if provoked.
keep your distance v expr (not go near)SCSimplified Chinese 保持距离
TCTraditional Chinese 保持距離
keep your distance from [sth/sb] v expr (not go near)SCSimplified Chinese 与...保持距离
keep your distance v expr figurative (avoid, stay away)SCSimplified Chinese 回避, 远离
keep your distance from [sth/sb] v expr figurative (avoid, stay away) (感情、心理上)SCSimplified Chinese 与…保持距离 yǔ bǎo chí jù lí
 The manager keeps his distance from the employees.
keep your end up,
hold your end up v expr		 figurative, informal (perform your part adequately)SCSimplified Chinese 负起你那份责任
  SCSimplified Chinese 做好你分内的事
keep your eye on the ball,
keep an eye on the ball,
have your eye on the ball v expr		 figurative (be attentive, alert)SCSimplified Chinese 集中注意
keep your eyes open v expr (be alert)SCSimplified Chinese 保持警惕 bǎo chí jǐng tì
keep your eyes peeled v expr figurative (be alert)SCSimplified Chinese 提高警惕
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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
习惯性搭配： keep in [touch, contact], a [stone, wooden] keep, keep on [going, doing, coming, reading, trying], 更多……

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