| 单词 | keep down |
| 释义 | keep down 1. phrasal verb B2 If you keep the number, size, or amount of something down, you do not let it get bigger or go higher. The prime aim is to keep inflation down. [VERB noun PARTICLE] Administration costs were kept down to just £460. [VERB PARTICLE noun] 2. phrasal verb If someone keeps a group of people down, they prevent them from getting power and status and being completely free. There is no holding her back or keeping her down. [VERB noun PARTICLE] 3. phrasal verb See full dictionary entry for keep If you keep food or drink down, you manage to swallow it properly and not vomit, even though you feel sick. I tried to give her something to drink but she couldn't keep it down. [VERB noun PARTICLE] |
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