英语词汇“keep”的英英意思、用法、释义、翻译、读音、例句、短语、词组-英语词典

单词	keep
释义	keep —keep /kiːp/ Ⅰ noun [C] _SPECIALIZED (TOWER) ► F0 the strong main tower of a castleThesaurus⁺: ↑FortificationsWord Builder:–Nouns: keep, keeper, keeping–Adjectives: kept–Verbs: keep Ⅱ noun [U] (LIVING EXPENSES) ► F0 the cost of providing food, heating, and other necessary things for someone: » He's old enough now to earn his keep and stop living off his parents.Thesaurus⁺: ↑Costs and expensesWord Builder:–Nouns: keep, keeper, keeping–Adjectives: kept–Verbs: keep Ⅲ verb (kept, kept) (CONTINUE TO HAVE) ↑Verb Endings for keep 1 A2 [T] to have or continue to have in your possession: » Do you want this photograph back or can I keep it?» Keep medicines in a locked cupboard (= store them there).→ _{SEE ALSO} WELL KEPT(Cf. ↑well kept) ^(HIDDEN)Thesaurus⁺: ↑Keeping and storing things 2 F0 [T] to own and manage a small shop: » My uncle kept a little tobacconist's in Gloucester.Thesaurus⁺: ↑Buying and selling in generalThesaurus⁺: ↑Managing and organizing 3 B2 [T] If you keep animals, you own and take care of them, but not in your home as pets: » to keep pigs/goats/chickensThesaurus⁺: ↑Animal farming - general words 4 F0 [T] _US to watch and care for someone's children while their parents are away: » Jody will keep the children while I shop.Thesaurus⁺: ↑Parenting and caring for children keep your promise/word 5 B2 to do what you have told someone that you would do: » I made a promise to you and I intend to keep it.Thesaurus⁺: ↑Making and breaking promises and commitments keep an appointment 6 F0 to go to a meeting or event that has been arranged: » She phoned to say she couldn't keep her appointment.Thesaurus⁺: ↑Plans and arrangements keep a diary, an account, a record, etc. 7 B2 to make a regular record of events or other information so that you can refer to it later: » I've kept a diary for twelve years now.» Keep an account of how much you're spending.Thesaurus⁺: ↑Writing and typing keep a secret 8 B1 to not tell anyone a secret that you know Thesaurus⁺: ↑Making and breaking promises and commitments keep time 9 F0 (of a watch or clock) to show the correct time: » Does your watch keep good time?Thesaurus⁺: ↑Watches and clocks keep goal 10 F0 to be the player who defends your team's goal by trying to prevent players from the other team scoring goals Thesaurus⁺: ↑General terms used in ball sportsWord Builder:–Nouns: keep, keeper, keeping–Adjectives: kept–Verbs: keep • • • Extra Examples:» I always keep a copy of any official or important letters that I send off.» If you keep valuables in your house, lock them away somewhere safe.» I'm going to sort these old books into those to be kept and those to be thrown away.» He shaved off his beard but kept his moustache.» As part of their divorce settlement, Geoff agreed to let Polly keep the house. Ⅳ verb (kept, kept) (DELAY) ↑Verb Endings for keep 1 B1 [T] to delay someone or prevent them from doing something: » He's very late, what's keeping him?» [+ -ing verb] I'm so sorry to keep you waiting.» She kept me talking on the phone for half an hour.» I hope I'm not keeping you up (= preventing you from going to bed).Thesaurus⁺: ↑Delaying and wasting timeThesaurus⁺: ↑Preventing and impeding , ↑Limiting and restricting 2 F0 [I] If you say that news or information for someone can keep, you mean that you can tell it to them later: » "I must tell you something." "Can't it keep? I'm in a hurry!"» Whatever your news is, it will keep.Thesaurus⁺: ↑Delaying and wasting time • • • Extra Examples:» She kept me waiting for hours.» What's keeping her from just asking him?» She kept me sitting in the kitchen while she talked to him.» Try not to keep mother waiting.» He kept me working all evening. Ⅴ verb [I + -ing verb] (kept, kept) (_ALSO keep on) (CONTINUE DOING) ↑Verb Endings for keep ► B1 to continue doing something without stopping, or to do it repeatedly: » He keeps trying to distract me.» I keep on thinking I've seen her before somewhere.» I kept hoping that he'd phone me.Thesaurus⁺: ↑Continue and last • • • Extra Examples:» She's got a secret admirer who keeps sending her gifts.» She kept telling herself that nothing was wrong.» They were laughing at him because he kept falling off his bike.» I've called him several times but I keep getting the engaged tone.» I don't like those watches that keep beeping every hour. Ⅵ verb [I] (kept, kept) (STAY FRESH) ↑Verb Endings for keep ► B2 (of food) to stay fresh and in good condition: » Milk keeps much longer in a fridge.Thesaurus⁺: ↑Decaying and staying fresh Ⅶ verb [L only + adj, T] (kept, kept) (STAY) ↑Verb Endings for keep ► A2 to (cause to) stay in a particular place or condition: » I wish you'd keep quiet.» I like to keep busy.» Keep left (= stay on the road to the left) at the traffic lights.» Can you keep the dog outside, please?» [+ obj + adj ] Close the door to keep the room warm.» The noise from their party kept me awake half the night.Thesaurus⁺: ↑Keeping and staying the same , ↑Not able to be changed • • • Extra Examples:» Biscuits will stay crisp if you keep them in an airtight container.» I keep my socks in the bottom drawer.» Plants keep cool during the summer by evaporating water from their leaves.» The poor things were kept in small cages without room to move.» Could you keep quiet while I'm on the phone, please? Ⅷ verb [T] (kept, kept) (PROVIDE) ↑Verb Endings for keep ► C1 to provide yourself or another person with food, clothing, a home, and other things necessary for basic living: » He wanted a job that would allow him to keep his family in comfort.Thesaurus⁺: ↑Giving, providing and supplyingThesaurus⁺: ↑Defending and protecting , ↑Backing, supporting and defending , ↑Preserving and saving
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