Definitions
v. To continue having something rather than giving it away.
保留；保存
v. To stay, or make something stay, in a particular state.
保持；使保持
v. To continue doing something or do it repeatedly.
继续；反复做
Example
You can keep the umbrella until the rain stops.
雨停之前，你可以继续留着这把伞用。
Governments should keep public transport affordable to encourage residents to leave their cars at home.
政府应使公共交通保持价格实惠，鼓励居民不开私家车出行。
Collocations
- keep a record
- keep in touch
- keep doing something
- keep a promise
Word family
- keeper (n.)
- keeping (n.)
Synonyms
- retain
Usage tip
过去式、过去分词均为kept；继续做用keep doing。
FAQ
- What does keep mean?
- To continue having something rather than giving it away. To stay, or make something stay, in a particular state. To continue doing something or do it repeatedly.
- How is keep pronounced?
- UK /kiːp/, US /kiːp/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.
