to keep to
[phrase form: keep]
01
保持在, 遵循
to stay on a specific path, road, or route
Transitive: to keep to a path
例子
When driving in the mountains, it 's essential to keep to the marked trail.
在山區駕駛時，必須保持在標記的小徑上。
The hikers were advised to keep to the established paths to protect the environment.
徒步旅行者被建议保持在已建立的小径上以保护环境。
02
遵守, 坚持
to follow through with what one has promised, planned, or committed to do
Transitive: to keep to a plan
Old use例子
She always keeps to her work schedule and never misses a deadline.
她总是遵守她的工作时间表，从不错过截止日期。
It 's essential to keep to the budget you've set for the project.
遵守你为项目设定的预算至关重要。
03
坚持, 专注于
to focus on and discuss only the specific subject that one is supposed to address
Transitive: to keep to a subject
例子
During the presentation, make sure to keep to the main topic and avoid going off on tangents.
在演示期间，确保紧扣主题，避免跑题。
The professor reminded the students to keep to the assigned essay question.
教授提醒学生们紧扣指定的论文题目。
04
保持, 留在
to remain in a particular place or position
Transitive: to keep to a place or position
例子
Despite the tempting beach, he preferred to keep to the shade of the beach umbrella.
尽管海滩很诱人，他还是更喜欢待在沙滩伞的阴凉处。
The children were told to keep to the play area and not wander too far from the campsite.
孩子们被告知要待在游乐区，不要离露营地太远。
to keep to oneself
01
to choose not to communicate or interact with other people
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Idiom
Informal例子
She's a quiet person who tends to keep to herself, especially in a crowded room.
Despite being in a social environment, he chose to keep to himself and read a book.
to keep something to oneself
01
to decide not to share a piece of information, an idea, or a feeling with others
Collocation例子
He decided to keep his new job offer to himself until he made a decision.
She chose to keep her travel plans to herself to surprise her family.
to keep somebody to oneself
01
to limit someone's interactions with others, usually due to possessiveness or a desire for privacy
Collocation例子
He was in love with her and did n't want to share her with anyone, so he kept her to himself and refused to introduce her to his friends or colleagues.
She was so jealous of her boyfriend that she always tried to keep him to herself, never allowing him to spend time with his friends or family.
