| 词汇 | keep |
| 释义 | keepUK:*/ˈkiːp/US:/kip/ ,(kēp)UK-RP:UK-Yorkshire:Irish:Scottish:US Southern:Jamaican: 主要翻译 keep [sth] vtr (save, retain)保留；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)留下；不退还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)保存；储存She keeps the canned food in the basement.她把这些罐头食品储存在地下室。usage: used as a transitive verbIf you keep something or someone in a place, you cause them to remain in that place. The past tense and -ed participle of keep is kept.Where do you keep your keys?The doctors kept her in hospital for another week.To keep someone or something in a particular state means to cause them to remain in that state. The fire kept them warm. They had been kept awake by birds. keep [sth] vtr (animals: raise)饲养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)把…放在一边；保存…（以待将来所用）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)备有（某商品）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)保存；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)预留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])一直做某事；持续（某一行为）；继续做某事He kept working until six o'clock.他一直工作到六点钟。 keep [sth] vtr (records: maintain, continue)记下；记录；记有She keeps records of all expenses.所有花销她都作有记录。 keep doing [sth] v expr (do [sth] repeatedly)继续做某事；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。 其他翻译 keep n (castle)城堡；碉堡；碉堡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)保持清洁；打扫；整理（家务）The maid was in charge of the keep of the house. keep n (subsistence)维持生计；生活费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)继续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)保持新鲜，保持不坏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)继续右行；继续左行The road sign said "keep left."路标上写着“继续左行”。 keep [sb] vtr (support)维持…的生计；养活He works long hours to keep her and her five children. keep [sb] vtr UK (provide lodging)为…提供住宿She keeps five lodgers in her little house. keep doing [sth] vtr (continue on)继续做某事Keep going straight and you will find the store. keep [sth] vtr (fulfill commitment) (诺言)遵守；实现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)抚养；养育She kept the children after the divorce. keep [sb] vtr (detain)拘留；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)保持...处于某种状态Peter likes to keep his car clean. 动词短语 keep ahead vi phrasal figurative (be first, outdo others)领先；保持领先地位 keep ahead of [sth] vi phrasal + prep figurative (manage in advance)预先处理，提前处理；提前完成Jill is trying to keep ahead of the weeds in her garden. keep at [sth] vtr phrasal insep informal (continue)继续做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)使无法靠近A fence around the racing track keeps spectators back. keep [sth] back vtr phrasal sep informal (save)留出；留下It's a good idea to keep some money back for unexpected needs. keep [sth] down vtr phrasal sep (repress [sth])控制；抑制；压制；镇压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)勉强吞下；勉强咽下；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)隐瞒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)抑制，压制，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)保守住；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)保护；保全 keep [sth] intact vtr phrasal sep (prevent from breaking)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. keep off [sth] vtr phrasal insep (do not walk on)不接近；避开；避免（践踏）Please keep off the grass.请避免践踏草坪。 keep off [sth] vtr phrasal insep (resist, not indulge in)防止；避开；使…免受影响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])继续做…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)不入内；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)防止…进入；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)使…保持安全；防止…遇到危险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)保密Government information should be kept secret.keep together vi phrasal (not go separate ways)不分道扬镳，团结在一起；呆在一起，不分散Keep together when we get to the station, otherwise we will lose each other.keep together vi phrasal figurative (maintain unity)团结一致If we keep together, we will have a better chance of getting a pay rise.keep [sb] under vtr phrasal sep (keep under oppression)控制；压制keep [sb] under vtr phrasal sep informal (keep under anesthesia)使麻醉keep up vi phrasal (go as fast)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)赶上，不落后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)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)赶上；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)使…保持良好状态；保养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)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)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)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)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)跟上；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])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。 复合形式： have your ear to the ground, keep your ear to the ground v expr figurative (be well-informed)随时掌握动向；密切关注情况 hold your peace, keep your peace v expr (stay silent)沉默；不出声；不说话 keep a check on [sth/sb] v expr informal (monitor)控制；监视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)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)严格监督；严密监视；密切注意Parents of teenagers have to keep a close watch on everything they do. keep a leg up v expr figurative, informal (stay ahead)保持领先 keep a low profile v expr (be inconspicuous)低调；低姿态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)信守诺言；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)抿着嘴 keep a straight face v expr informal (look serious, avoid smiling)拉长脸；板着脸I couldn't keep a straight face when she said she was a virgin.It was difficult to keep a straight face when I played that prank on my coworkers. keep abreast of [sth], stay abreast of [sth] v expr figurative (stay informed, updated)跟上形势；紧跟时代步伐；同步消息They read three newspapers daily to keep abreast of the news. keep accounts vi (retain financial records)记账All small businesses have to keep accounts for tax purposes. keep afloat, stay afloat vi + adj (not sink)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)维持下去；运营下去Business owners are struggling to keep afloat. keep [sth/sb] afloat vtr + adj (prevent from sinking)使一直漂浮在水面A life jacket will keep you afloat, even if you are unconscious. keep [sth/sb] afloat vtr + adj figurative (business: keep running)使能维持下去；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)领先 keep [sth] alive vtr + adj figurative (maintain awareness or popularity of [sth])使…继续受欢迎；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)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)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)密切注意；留意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)注意；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)保持开放的态度 keep [sb] at a distance v expr (not be friendly)冷漠对待某人；疏远某人 keep [sth/sb] at bay v expr figurative (prevent getting closer)防止…接近；使…无法靠近Vaccination is the most effective way to keep the flu at bay. keep [sb] awake vtr + adj (prevent from sleeping)使保持清醒；使睡不着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)保持清醒；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)保持距离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)保持距离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)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)不要靠近；站远点A notice outside the monkeys' cage warns visitors to keep back. keep busy vi informal (occupy oneself, find [sth] to do)让…处于忙碌状态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)保持冷静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)不要靠近 keep clear of [sth/sb] v expr (not go near)不要靠近… keep clear expr written (on sign: stay at a distance)请勿靠近 keep clear of [sth/sb] v expr figurative, informal (avoid)不要与…接近；离…远点；避免与…接触 keep [sb/sth] close vtr + adj (keep nearby)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)靠近点Tina told the twins to keep close as they crossed the busy road. keep close to [sb/sth] v expr (stay near)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)不断到来The battle continued and the attacks kept coming. keep [sth] coming v expr (generate lots)使...源源不断Please keep the donations coming. keep [sb] company vtr + n (prevent being lonely)给…作伴；陪伴Brian has his dog to keep him company. keep company v expr dated (lovers: court) (指在恋爱中)追，追求Mary and Bob were keeping company before she met Jim. keep control v expr (stay calm and composed)保持镇定；保持镇静 keep control v expr (retain authority)保持控制；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)保持凉快；保持凉爽William was using a small electric fan to keep cool. keep cool vi + adj figurative (remain calm)保持冷静Just keep cool, and act like you don't know anything. keep [sb/sth] cool vtr + adj (prevent getting hot)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)冰镇Gemma put the wine in the fridge to keep it cool. keep driving vi (drive straight ahead)一直向前驾驶When you see a hitchhiker, do you stop to pick him up or just keep driving? keep fit vi (do physical exercise)保持健康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)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)保持新鲜Bananas will keep fresh in the freezer for up to three months. keep from doing [sth] vi + prep (refrain)忍住；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)阻止；克制，压抑；克制；压抑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)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)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)忍住笑During that horrible performance, I could hardly keep from laughing. keep going v expr (persist, continue)坚持下去；继续下去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)小心；当心；警惕 keep hold of [sth/sb] v expr informal (maintain one's grasp on)抓住；拿着The child kept hold of his mother's hand as they crossed the road. keep hoping v expr (remain optimistic)一直希望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)一直希望I keep hoping he'll notice me. keep hoping for [sth] v expr (wish for)期盼...He is gravely ill, but his family keep hoping for a miracle. keep house vtr + n (do housework)操持家务；管家While she was sick, her sister kept house for her. keep house vtr + n figurative (maintain accounts) (账户、企业等)当家；管理；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)控制The European Central Bank has kept inflation in check. keep in contact, stay in contact v expr (stay in touch)保持联系；保持联络My uncle and I stayed in contact after he moved to Australia. keep in contact with [sb], stay in contact with [sb] v expr (stay in touch with [sb])保持联系；保持联络New technologies make it easy to keep in contact with your customers.I'm sorry you have to leave but please keep in contact. keep [sb/sth] in line v expr (control, make conform)管控；管束 keep [sth] in line with [sth] v expr (make conform)使...遵守；让...与...相符 keep [sth] in mind, bear [sth] in mind, keep in mind that, bear in mind that v expr (remember [sth])记住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])考虑到；想到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 the dark v expr figurative (not tell [sb] about [sth])向...掩瞒；不告知；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)及时向...告知动向；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)关注资讯；关注情况 keep in touch v expr informal (stay in contact)保持联系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])与…保持联系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)随时通知 keep [sb] informed vtr + adj (update [sb] on progress, events)随时告知 keep it real v expr slang (avoid affectation) (俚语)保持自我，坚持真我 keep it up v expr informal (maintain at same pace or level) (非正式用语)保持原有水平，不懈怠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)永不止步；不断前进Some species of sharks have to keep moving to survive. keep mum, stay mum vi + adj informal (be silent)保密Jack and Jill are keeping mum about their plans to marry. keep nix v expr UK, dated (stay alert, be on the lookout)保持警惕，密切留意 keep [sth] on vtr + adv (continue to wear: clothing) (衣物)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])限制；控制keep on task, stay on task v expr (stay focused)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)让...保持警觉；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)禁止入内；不准入内"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)跟上步伐，跟上，保持步调一致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)跟上，紧跟I can never keep pace with his favorite television shows.keep [sb] posted v expr informal (update regularly)保持联系；随时通知I'll keep you posted on what's happening on Friday night.keep quiet vi + adj (not make a noise)保持沉默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)不说话，不吭气；保持沉默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)保守秘密；保持沉默If I tell you my secret, can I trust you to keep quiet?keep [sth/sb] quiet vtr + adj (prevent from making noise)使…保持安静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)不断重复I kept repeating his name to myself but had forgotten it by the time I got home.keep safe vi (stay out of danger)安全Keep safe when swimming.keep score vtr + n (sport: record results) (体育比赛)记分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)记录；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)保持沉默The witness was being blackmailed to keep silent.keep silent about [sth] v expr (not tell [sth])对...保持沉默Pippa kept silent about Amber's involvement in the prank.keep smiling v expr (maintain a cheerful outlook)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 vi + adj (not move)保持不动The mother told her son to keep still as she tried to cut his hair.keep [sth/sb] still vtr + adj (hold steady)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])跟踪；追踪This computer program helps companies keep stock of their sales.keep tabs vtr + npl figurative, informal (monitor)密切注意；密切关注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)密切注意；密切关注A business should keep tabs on what its competitors are doing.keep the ball rolling v expr figurative (give renewed vigor to [sth] underway)保持运转；保持活跃keep the change v expr (paying: keep the extra)不用找了；不用找零了keep the door open v expr figurative (allow possibility)让门开着The Prime Minister said he would like to keep the door open for future negotiations.keep the faith v expr (stay true to beliefs)坚守信仰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])盖上盖子；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])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)保密；为…保密James was struggling to keep the lid on the secret.keep the lid on [sth] v expr figurative (emotions: control)控制住（情绪等）；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)保持稳定；保持和平keep [sth] tidy v expr (maintain cleanliness of)使…保持整洁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)记时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)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)掌控节奏A band needs someone to keep time.keep time vtr + n (mark rhythm with music) (音乐)合拍子Drummers typically keep time for the band.keep to [sth] vi + prep (schedule, rules: adhere)遵守；坚守；坚持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.)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 (not be social)不交际keep [sth] to yourself v expr (keep [sth] secret)对...保密；不泄露keep [sth] together, keep [sth] and [sth] together vtr + adv (store in one place)将…存放在一起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)记录…的进展；了解…的动态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)记录；监控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.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。我女儿每天都会发邮件给我，这样我就能监控她的一举一动。keep [sth/sb] under [sth] vtr + prep (keep [sth] beneath [sth])把...放在...下面keep [sth] under wraps v expr figurative, informal (not reveal)保密；隐瞒The company is keeping the latest model under wraps until the official launch.keep [sth] under wraps v expr (statue: cover up)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)保密；不泄露某事keep up the good work v expr (expressing approval)继续好好干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)使…了解最新消息；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)使…保持更新It's important to keep your business website up to date.keep up to date v expr (stay informed)了解最新消息；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)保持更新；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)让...等待；使...等候I'm sorry to have kept you waiting, I got caught up in traffic.keep warm vi (retain body heat)保暖；别冻着keep watch vtr + n (observe, maintain a vigil)站岗；值夜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)监视；守卫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)保持健康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)不越界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)不逾矩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)让人猜不透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!)别灰心。；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)保持冷静；沉着应付You need to keep your cool if provoked.keep your distance v expr (not go near)保持距离keep your distance from [sth/sb] v expr (not go near)与...保持距离keep your distance v expr figurative (avoid, stay away)回避, 远离keep your distance from [sth/sb] v expr figurative (avoid, stay away) (感情、心理上)与…保持距离The manager keeps his distance from the employees.keep your end up, hold your end up v expr figurative, informal (perform your part adequately)负起你那份责任；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)集中注意keep your eyes open v expr (be alert)保持警惕keep your eyes peeled v expr figurative (be alert)提高警惕keep your fingers crossed, have your fingers crossed v expr figurative (wish for good luck)食指和中指交叉祈求好运keep your hair on v expr UK (stay calm)冷静；保持冷静keep your hand in, keep your eye in v expr UK, informal (continue to practice)继续练习；不断训练keep your head v expr figurative (stay calm)保证冷静；镇静keep your head above water v expr figurative (be financially stable)勉强维持；惨谈经营keep your nose clean expr informal, figurative (behave well)安分守己；远离是非keep your nose to the grindstone v expr figurative (continuously work hard)长时间勤奋；埋头苦干Keep your shirt on! interj figurative, informal (Calm down!)镇静；冷静；不要慌keep [sb]'s spirits up v expr (help [sb] stay cheerful)振作精神；保持乐观积极keep your trap shut v expr UK, slang (not speak, not divulge [sth])保守秘密；闭口不言keep your wits about you, have your wits about you v expr (be alert)保持警惕；多加小心No one has ever explored this part of the forest and we don't know what we'll find, so keep your wits about you.keep your word v expr (fulfil a promise)遵守承诺；说话算话He never keeps his word; he always tells my secrets.A good friend is one who keeps his word.keep yourself cool n (avoid getting hot)保持凉爽；保持阴凉Chickens keep themselves cool in summer by finding shade.keep on the lookout, stay on the lookout adj (keep watch)保持警惕的；警觉关注的；望风的；放哨的I'll keep on the lookout and let you know if I spot anything unusual.我来负责望风，一看到有什么不对，就立刻通知你。keep on the lookout for [sth/sb], stay on the lookout for [sth/sb] v expr (remain vigilant for)警惕；留意Stay on the lookout for any suspicious activity in your neighborhood.keep [sb] on his/her toes v expr figurative, informal (keep [sb] alert, ready)让...保持警觉stay alert, keep alert vi + adj (remain vigilant)保持警惕 |
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