LESSON 11 基本動詞 KEEP

LESSON 11 基本動詞 KEEP

KEEP的基本含義是to have and not let go，其詳細詞義分類整理如下：

1. 繼續(xù)（向…）前進

EX) keep up with, keep up with the Joneses, keep up with the times, keep the ball rolling, keep...posted

2. 處于，維持，保持（在某一狀態(tài)或位置）

EX) keep abreast of, keep cool, keep...in line, keep one's mouth shut about, keep one's nose clean, keep a stiff upper lip, keep a straight face, keep one's distance, keep pace with, keep tracks of, Keep your shirt on!

3. 保留，保管，保存

EX) keep grain for seed, He would not keep his job.

4. 保守（秘密），遵守（約定、法規(guī)等），履行（諾言）

EX) keep one's word, keep to oneself

5. 記錄，錄入；記賬

EX) keep books

6. 控制??；拘留，監(jiān)禁

EX) keep...at bay, keep...in check, keep...in prison

7. 阻止，妨礙；防止

EX) keep sb. from doing sth. , What kept you?

8. 管理，經(jīng)營

EX) keep a shop, keep house