to keep
01
保留, 保存
to have or continue to have something
Transitive: to keep sth
语法信息
形态构成
简单词
状态动词
不规则
现在时
keep
第三人称单数
keeps
现在分词
keeping
一般过去时
kept
过去分词
kept
例子
Do you need this document back, or can I keep it for my records?
你需要这份文件回来吗，还是我可以保留它作为我的记录？
1.1
保存, 保持
to have or store something in a specific place
Transitive: to keep sth somewhere
例子
He keeps a collection of rare coins in a secure vault.
他在一个安全的金库里保存着一批稀有硬币。
02
保持, 留在
to stay or remain in a specific state, position, or condition
Linking Verb: to keep [adj]
例子
After the bridge, keep right and take the second exit.
过桥后，保持在右侧并走第二个出口。
2.1
延迟, 让等待
to delay someone or cause them to be late
Transitive: to keep sb
例子
His late start in the morning kept him from catching the early train.
他早上出发晚了，阻止了他赶上早班火车。
2.2
保持, 维持
to make someone or something stay or remain in a specific state, position, or condition
Complex Transitive: to keep sb/sth [adj]
例子
She keeps her room tidy.
她保持房间整洁。
2.3
保存, 保持
(of food or any perishable commodity) to stay in good condition
Intransitive: to keep sometime
例子
Apples can keep for a long time if stored in a cool, dry place.
苹果如果储存在阴凉干燥的地方可以长期保存。
2.4
继续, 保持
to do something many times or continue doing something
Transitive: to keep doing sth
例子
Keep practicing to improve your skills.
继续练习以提高你的技能。
03
供养, 维持
to provide money, food, or other necessities for one or someone else to live
Transitive: to keep sb
例子
He had to budget meticulously to keep his family in the lifestyle they desired.
他不得不精心预算以维持家人的理想生活方式。
3.1
经营, 维持
to manage something one owns, particularly a business
Transitive: to keep a business
例子
He keeps a bakery in the downtown area.
他在市中心经营一家面包店。
3.2
守护, 保护
to guard, protect, or defend someone
Transitive: to keep sb | to keep sb from sth
例子
He kept his friend from danger by pulling them away from the oncoming car.
他通过将朋友从驶来的车旁拉开，保护了他们免受危险。
3.3
养, 饲养
to own and take care of animals
Transitive: to keep animals
例子
He keeps chickens in his backyard for fresh eggs.
他在后院养鸡为了新鲜鸡蛋。
04
保持, 遵守
to remain faithful to a promise, commitment, or agreement
Transitive: to keep a commitment or agreement
例子
He always keeps his word and never breaks a promise.
他总是遵守诺言，从不违背承诺。
05
保留, 预留
to put something aside for someone so that one can give it to them when they ask for it
Transitive: to keep sth for sb
例子
Could you keep a spot in line for me? I'll be right back.
你能帮我留个位置吗？我马上回来。
06
保持, 记录
to write something down, particularly for archival purposes
Transitive: to keep a written record
例子
He keeps a notebook to jot down ideas and inspirations for his creative projects.
他保存一本笔记本来记下他的创意项目的想法和灵感。
Keep
01
主楼, 城堡主塔
the central tower of a castle or fortress, typically the strongest and most secure part
语法信息
有生性状态
无生命
形态构成
简单词
可数
复数形式
keeps
例子
The knights retreated to the keep during the siege.
骑士们在围攻期间撤退到了主塔。
02
地牢, 牢房
a confined space in a jail or prison
例子
The prisoner was locked in the keep overnight.
囚犯被锁在牢房里过夜。
03
生计, 生活来源
the money or resources needed to live
例子
He earned his keep as a carpenter.
他作为木匠赚取了他的生计。
