to keep
01
保留, 保存
to have or continue to have something
Transitive: to keep sth
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？
He found a lost wallet on the street and decided to keep it until he could find the owner.
他在街上发现了一个丢失的钱包，并决定保留它，直到他能找到失主。
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。
Keep your laptop in a padded bag when traveling.
旅行时，将笔记本电脑放在有衬垫的包里。
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。
She kept silent during the meeting.
她在会议期间保持沉默。
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。
I 'll try not to keep you too long, considering your busy schedule.
考虑到你繁忙的日程，我会尽量不耽误你太长时间。
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。
The firefighters worked tirelessly to keep the fire under control.
消防员们不知疲倦地工作以保持火势在控制之下。
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。
Canned goods can keep for months or even years.
罐头食品可以保存数月甚至数年。
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。
My workload keeps getting heavier.
我的工作量不断增加。
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。
I keep myself by managing my finances wisely.
我通过明智地管理我的财务来养活自己。
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。
She keeps a boutique selling handmade jewelry.
她经营一家卖手工珠宝的精品店。
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。
May the angels watch over you and keep you.
愿天使看顾你并保护你。
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。
My grandmother kept a variety of animals on her farm, including chickens, cows, and horses.
我的祖母在她的农场里饲养了各种各样的动物，包括鸡、牛和马。
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。
He completely forgot to keep his appointment with the dentist.
他完全忘记了遵守与牙医的预约。
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。
If there 's any leftover pizza, could you keep a slice for me?
如果有剩下的披萨，你能给我留一块吗？
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。
He keeps a record of all his expenses in a personal finance spreadsheet.
他在个人财务电子表格中记录了所有的开支。
Keep
01
城堡主楼, 中央 fortified 塔
the central fortified tower or stronghold within a castle or fortification
02
牢房, 监狱
a cell in a jail or prison
03
生计, 生活手段
the financial means whereby one lives
