LESSON 11 基本动词 KEEP

KEEP的基本含义是to have and not let go，其详细词义分类整理如下：

1. 继续（向…）前进

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

2. 处于，维持，保持（在某一状态或位置）

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（约定、法规等），履行（诺言）

EX) keep one's word, keep to oneself

5. 记录，录入；记账

EX) keep books

6. 控制住；拘留，监禁

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

7. 阻止，妨碍；防止

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

8. 管理，经营

EX) keep a shop, keep house