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单词 safekeeping
释义

safekeeping

noun

safe·​keep·​ing ˈsāf-ˈkē-piŋ How to pronounce safekeeping (audio)
1
: the act or process of preserving in safety
2
: the state of being preserved in safety

Synonyms

  • care
  • custodianship
  • custody
  • guardianship
  • keeping
  • trust
  • ward
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Example Sentences

His will is in safekeeping with his lawyer. while she was away on business, the single mom entrusted her daughter into her in-laws' safekeeping
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Word History

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Kids Definition

safekeeping

noun

safe·​keep·​ing ˈsāf-ˈkē-piŋ How to pronounce safekeeping (audio)
: the act of keeping safe : protection from danger or loss He gave me his watch for safekeeping while he went for a swim.

safekeeping

noun

as in custody
responsibility for the safety and well-being of someone or something while she was away on business, the single mom entrusted her daughter into her in-laws' safekeeping

Synonyms & Similar Words

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  • custody
  • care
  • guardianship
  • custodianship
  • control
  • keeping
  • management
  • trust
  • supervision
  • ward
  • hand(s)
  • superintendence
  • governorship
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