| 单词 | kept |
| 释义 | DEFINITIVE EXAMPLES 权威例句〔-mouthed〕You wouldn't be here now if she'd kept her mouth shut.如果她守口如瓶的话，你现在就不会在这儿啦。柯林斯高阶〔ARTIFICIAL〕Fully processed canned hams will not spoil and can be kept on the shelf. 经完全加工的罐头火腿不会坏，可以保存在货架上。朗文写作活用〔BALANCE〕We tried to balance the aerial on top of the TV set, but it kept falling over. 我们试图把天线支在电视机上，但它总要掉下来。朗文写作活用〔CHANGE/NOT CHANGE〕A whole team was kept busy falsifying official government records. 小组里所有的人都忙于篡改政府的官方记录。朗文写作活用〔CIRCLE〕The cattle are kept in a large enclosure surrounded by a circular fence. 牛群被围在用篱笆圈成的大片围场里。朗文写作活用〔CONTINUE〕During the interview, they kept returning to the question of why he had left his previous job. 面试时，他们老是回到他为何辞去先前的工作这个问题上。朗文写作活用〔DESCRIBE〕Many of the prisoners have told of the terrible conditions they were kept in and how they were beaten. 许多囚犯讲述了他们牢房的恶劣条件以及被殴打的情形。朗文写作活用〔FALL〕She'd had quite a lot to drink and kept tripping over. 她喝了很多酒，一次次地跌倒在地。朗文写作活用〔GOOD〕He was a good man who kept up the very highest standards throughout his life. 他是一个好人，一辈子都坚持最高的道德标准。朗文写作活用〔KEEP〕Prisoners were kept in cells with no beds and no running water. 囚犯被关押在没有床也没有自来水的小囚室内。朗文写作活用〔PLAN〕Historical records have often been kept in an ad hoc way, so that our information is not complete. 历史纪录常常是以因时制宜的方法保存的，因此我们的资料不完整。朗文写作活用〔PUNISH〕Phil kept complaining that the $500 fine was unfair, but I think he got off lightly. 菲尔不断抱怨500美元的罚款不公平，但我认为他被罚得很轻。朗文写作活用〔READY/NOT READY〕I kept my camera at the ready in case the bird reappeared. 我把照相机准备好，等那只鸟再出现。朗文写作活用〔SAME〕She kept her son's bedroom unchanged for years after his death. 儿子死了这么多年，她仍把他的房间保持原样。朗文写作活用〔SAY〕She kept dropping hints about her birthday, just to make sure none of us forgot about it. 她不停地向我们暗示她的生日，就想让我们谁也别忘了。朗文写作活用〔SEPARATE〕Sex offenders are often kept apart from other prisoners for their own safety. 性罪犯经常和其他犯人分开关押，那是为了他们自身的安全。朗文写作活用〔STUPID/SILLY〕There was one member of the newsgroup who kept emailing me with moronic questions. 新闻组里有个人老是发电子邮件问我一些愚蠢的问题。朗文写作活用〔SURFACE〕In a kitchen all work surfaces should be kept spotlessly clean. 厨房的所有工作台必须保持一尘不染。朗文写作活用〔TELL〕I must now confess something which I kept back from you earlier. 我现在一定要向你坦白先前对你隐瞒的事。朗文写作活用〔TELL〕It was impossible for the affair to be kept secret. 这件事是不可能保密的。朗文写作活用〔WAIT〕I'm so sorry I kept you waiting. 对不起，让你久等了。朗文写作活用〔WATCH〕The terrorists had been kept under constant surveillance by our officers. 恐怖分子已受到我方人员不间断的监视。朗文写作活用〔WRITE〕Your birth certificate is an important document, which should be kept safe at all times. 出生证明是重要文件，任何时候都要妥善保存。朗文写作活用〔account〕He kept detailed accounts.他记明细账。柯林斯高阶〔accumulable〕Her debts kept on accumulating.她债台高筑。21世纪英汉〔adopt〕The kitten kept turning up at our door, so eventually we adopted him.那只小猫总是在我家门口出现, 于是我们最终收养了它。外研社新世纪〔against〕She has been kept in the house against her will (=she does not want to stay in the house) .她被人强行关在屋子里。朗文当代〔agreement〕I think we are all in agreement that prices should be kept low.我想我们都同意应维持低价。牛津搭配〔ask〕She asked that she be kept informed of developments.她要求继续向她报告事态发展情况。牛津高阶〔back road〕They kept to back roads and avoided main highways.他们一直在乡间小路上走, 避开了主干道。外研社新世纪〔background〕I kept hearing the sound of applause in the background.我不断听到隐约的鼓掌声。柯林斯高阶〔badger〕They kept phoning and writing, badgering me to go back.他们一直又打电话又写信, 催着我回去。外研社新世纪〔barrage〕The reporters kept up a constant barrage of questions.记者们提出一连串的问题。牛津搭配〔betray〕I have never known her to betray a confidence(= tell other people sth that should be kept secret).我从未听说过她泄露秘密。牛津高阶〔blather〕He kept on blathering about police incompetence.他喋喋不休地念叨着警察不称职。柯林斯高阶〔body〕She kept body and soul together by working two jobs.她打两份工维持生活。韦氏高阶〔breed〕Some animals will not breed when kept in cages.有些动物关在笼内就不产仔。英汉大词典〔bumble〕He kept bumbling on about something.他继续喃喃地说某件事。文馨英汉〔call for〕The parcel was kept at the Post Office until someone called for it.包裹在有人来取之前由邮局保管。外研社新世纪〔case〕She kept all her trophies in a display case.她把自己所有的奖品放在陈列柜里。牛津搭配〔chain〕They kept jerking his chain until he got into a real fury.他们不停地戏弄他, 直到他暴跳如雷。外研社新世纪〔chatter〕Lila kept up a steady stream of chatter.莉拉滔滔不绝地聊啊聊。外研社新世纪〔chime〕He kept chiming in with his own opinions.他不断插话发表自己的意见。牛津高阶〔clear〕All exits must be kept clear in case of fire.所有出口都必须保持通畅, 以防发生火灾。外研社新世纪〔coldblooded〕The old couple were coldblooded and kept their house terribly hot.这对老夫妻很怕冷,所以把屋子弄得热得要命。英汉大词典〔communicative〕Tom wasn't very communicative, and kept himself to himself.汤姆不大善于言谈，不喜欢与人交往。朗文当代〔constraint〕Social constraints kept him silent.社会制约使他保持沉默。外研社新世纪〔constrain〕She should have kept quiet, but felt constrained to answer.她本应保持沉默，但却感到必须回答。麦克米伦高阶〔creep〕The traffic kept creeping forwards a few inches and then stopping.车流总是缓慢地往前移动几英寸，然后又停下来。麦克米伦高阶〔crystallizable〕Honey crystallizes if kept too long.蜜存放日久即行结晶。21世纪英汉〔cut〕During the debate my opponent kept cutting in.在辩论中我的对手不断地插嘴美国传统〔day〕The animals are kept inside for 14 hours a day.这些动物每天在里面关14小时。麦克米伦高阶〔duplicate〕The trip records had been kept in duplicate.旅游记录已一式两份进行了保存。外研社新世纪〔even〕The room should be kept at an even temperature.房间内应保持恒温。麦克米伦高阶〔exception〕With a few honourable / honorable exceptions, politicians kept quiet about the corruption.除了几位值得尊敬的政治家外，其他政界人士对腐败缄口不提。牛津搭配〔extol〕They kept extolling my managerial skills.他们不停地赞美我的管理技能。柯林斯高阶〔eye〕We kept our eyes peeled for any signs of life.我们注意寻找任何生命的迹象。牛津高阶〔fake〕I faked a throw but kept the ball myself.我假装投球，但球仍在我手中。21世纪英汉〔file〕Personnel files are kept in secure storage.人事档案存放在安全的地方。牛津搭配〔firm〕He kept a firm hold [grip] on the rope.他抓稳那条绳索。文馨英汉〔firm〕Prices kept comparatively firm.物价保持相当稳定。文馨英汉〔first〕The boy had kept silent from the first of her entrance.她进屋以后那男孩就一言不发了。英汉大词典〔fob off〕He had the real thing, but I kept it for myself and fobbed a fake off on him.他拿到了真品, 但我将它据为己有, 把一件赝品给了他。外研社新世纪〔fool〕He kept telling her that here you did not fool with officials.他一直在告诫她这里的官员不好糊弄。柯林斯高阶〔footbag〕A small round bag filled with plastic pellets or other material and used in games that require its being kept aloft with the feet.腿袋：须保存于腿高处装满游戏塑料弹或其它游戏用品的小圆袋美国传统〔fortune〕She kept up with the fortunes of the Reeves family.她一直关注着里夫斯家族的兴衰。柯林斯高阶〔frame〕Estelle kept a photograph of her mother in a silver frame on the kitchen mantelpiece.埃丝特尔把母亲的一张镶银框的照片挂在厨房壁炉台上。柯林斯高阶〔from〕For many years, the truth was kept from the public.这么多年了，公众一直都不知道真相。剑桥高阶〔from〕His restlessness kept him from sleeping.他的焦躁不安使他无法入睡。麦克米伦高阶〔front〕They kept a shop as a front for dealing in stolen goods.他们开了家商店为销赃进行掩护。麦克米伦高阶〔go/run around in circles〕The discussion kept going around in circles.讨论一直在原地兜圈子。剑桥高阶〔half〕He kept the other half of the cake for himself.他把另一半蛋糕留给了自己。朗文当代〔held〕He kept his seat holding silent.他一直坐在那里一言不发。21世纪英汉〔herd〕A group of cattle or other domestic animals of a single kind kept together for a specific purpose.牧群：为了某种特定目的而养在一起的牛群或其他同种家养动物群美国传统〔hold back〕He kept trying to hold back his tears.他一直忍着不让眼泪流出来。外研社新世纪〔hold〕He kept a firm hold on my hand.他紧紧握着我的手。牛津搭配〔house〕He benefited greatly from the constant flow of visitors, as his father kept open house.他的父亲非常好客, 他从来来往往的客人那里受益颇深。外研社新世纪〔in mint condition〕He kept the car in mint condition.他把汽车保养得跟新车一样。韦氏高阶〔inflation〕It is vital that inflation is kept in check.抑制通货膨胀至关重要。牛津搭配〔insinuating〕Marcus kept making insinuating remarks.马库斯一直在说些含沙射影的话。柯林斯高阶〔invade〕The memory of their last meeting kept invading his thoughts.他们最后一次见面的记忆在他的思绪中一直挥之不去。麦克米伦高阶〔joint〕His shoulder kept slipping out of joint.他的肩膀总是脱臼。韦氏高阶〔journal〕A personal record of occurrences, experiences, and reflections kept on a regular basis; a diary.日志，日记：对于事件、经历及感想的有规律进行的私人记录；日志美国传统〔journal〕She kept a daily journal of the voyage.她每天写航海日志。牛津搭配〔keep ... at〕Her mother kept her at her homework until she finished it.他母亲要她坚持做完作业。21世纪英汉〔keep ... in〕Her daughter kept her in comfort in her old age.她女儿使她在晚年生活得很愉快。21世纪英汉〔keep ... in〕His salary barely kept him in drink and cigarettes.他的薪水几乎不够他喝酒抽烟。21世纪英汉〔keep ... on〕Jane kept on talking.简说个不停。21世纪英汉〔keep after〕The little boy kept after his mother to buy him a toy dog.那个小男孩纠缠他妈妈给他买一个玩具狗。21世纪英汉〔keep back〕Fans hoping for a glimpse of the couple were kept back by tight security.严密的安全措施使期望一睹这对夫妻风采的粉丝们无法靠近。外研社新世纪〔keep behind〕Illness kept him behind in his school work.生病使他功课落后了。21世纪英汉〔keep in〕She's always kept in with the people with power.她和那些有权有势的人相处总是如鱼得水。韦氏高阶〔keep on the right side of sb〕Paul kept on the right side of his teachers by working really hard.保罗刻苦用功，深得老师喜爱。剑桥高阶〔keep quiet〕She kept quiet about her plans to change jobs.她对她换工作的计划守口如瓶。韦氏高阶〔keep up〕The noise from next door kept us up.隔壁的噪音吵得我们睡不着。外研社新世纪〔keep〕He kept back half the money for himself.他把那笔钱留了一半给自己。牛津高阶〔keep〕He kept to the mainroads in his travels.他旅行时总是走大路。 英汉大词典〔keep〕Only highly skilled people were kept on after the merger.合并后，只有那些技术娴熟的人会被继续留用。麦克米伦高阶〔keep〕She kept her progress in study.她在学业上不断取得进步。英汉大词典〔keep〕She kept the children in the house during the storm.暴风雨期间，她让孩子们待在屋里。韦氏高阶〔keep〕She kept the house for over a week.她一个多星期足不出户。英汉大词典〔keep〕She pretended not to hear, and kept on walking.她假装没听见，继续往前走。朗文当代〔keep〕She told us most of the story but kept back the bit about herself.她把事情差不多都告诉了我们,但隐瞒了关于她自己的那部分。 英汉大词典〔keep〕The noise from their party kept me awake half the night.他们聚会传来的吵闹声使我半夜都没睡着。剑桥高阶〔keep〕The wind kept to the east all day.整天一直吹东风。英汉大词典〔lag〕One of the hikers kept lagging behind the rest of the group.徒步旅行者中有一个人老是比其他人走得慢。韦氏高阶〔lock〕The books were normally kept under lock and key in the library vault.这些书一般妥善锁藏在图书馆的地窖里。柯林斯高阶〔log〕She kept a log of their voyage.她记了航海日志。牛津搭配〔log〕The mechanic kept a log showing when repairs were done on the truck.机修工记录了卡车的维修情况。韦氏高阶〔many〕The many are kept in ignorance while the few prosper.多数人被蒙在鼓里, 而少数人却发了大财。外研社新世纪〔masquerade〕They kept up the masquerade of being happily married for over 30 years.30多年来他们一直假装婚姻很幸福。剑桥高阶〔memento〕Crockett kept the cross as a memento of his trip.克罗克特保存这个十字架作为旅行的纪念品。麦克米伦高阶〔minimum〕Wage increases are being kept to a minimum because of the recession.由于经济衰退，工资增长被保持在最低限度上。剑桥高阶〔mostly〕She had kept quiet mostly because she didn't want to damage her teaching career.她没有声张主要是因为她不想毁了自己的教师生涯。外研社新世纪〔mouldy〕Oranges can be kept for a long time without going mouldy.橙子可以存放很长时间而不发霉。外研社新世纪〔nag〕He kept nagging her until she agreed to see the movie.他一直唠叨，直到她答应去看电影。韦氏高阶〔niggle〕One thought kept niggling at her.有一个想法总让她困扰。剑桥高阶〔of〕Jerry kept thinking of the last time they'd met.杰里老想着他们最后一次见面的情形。麦克米伦高阶〔order〕The house had been kept in good order.房子保持得井井有条。牛津高阶〔ourselves〕We kept ourselves awake by playing card games.我们打扑克好让自己别睡着了。麦克米伦高阶〔phone〕I kept phoning her up, asking to meet her.我不断给她打电话，要见她。朗文当代〔place〕They should be kept in their place and not allowed to dominate the proceedings.应该让他们清楚, 自己不得操控诉讼。外研社新世纪〔ply〕He kept plying me with questions. I thought I was never going to get away.他追着我问, 我想自己绝对是跑不掉了。外研社新世纪〔poky〕They threw him in the pokey, kept him under very harsh conditions.他们把他投进监狱，服刑条件非常恶劣。柯林斯高阶〔pop〕The sun kept popping in and out between the white clouds.太阳在白云间时隐时现。英汉大词典〔port〕Bad weather kept the ship in port for three more days.恶劣的天气使船在港口又停泊了 3 天。牛津搭配〔private〕She kept all private papers in a locked drawer.她把机密文件都锁在了抽屉里。外研社新世纪〔promise〕She kept her promise and never said another word about it.她遵守诺言, 再也没有提及此事。外研社新世纪〔purposely〕Jenga purposely kept his eyes downcast.京加刻意低垂着眼睛。外研社新世纪〔push〕They were tired, but they kept pushing ahead.他们疲倦了，但仍然继续奋力前进。韦氏高阶〔rabbit〕He kept rabbiting on about the environment.他没完没了地讲环境问题。朗文当代〔rattle away〕He kept rattling away about his adventures.他滔滔不绝地讲述他的奇遇。21世纪英汉〔receipt〕He always paid by credit card and kept the receipts.他总是用信用卡付账并保留收据。麦克米伦高阶〔record〕The police had kept his name on record.警方已把他的名字记录在案。英汉大词典〔record〕We kept a record of what we saw.我们把所看到的留了纪录。牛津同义词〔reduce〕He has kept himself fit with physical exercise so though he's reduced in weight he's very strong still.他通过锻炼保持身体健康, 因此即便他体重减轻了, 但依旧很强壮。外研社新世纪〔repair〕Garden tools should be kept in good repair .园艺工具应该要保护好。朗文当代〔reserved〕Held in reserve; kept back or set aside.预订的：留下的；保留或储存的美国传统〔reserve〕A fighting force kept uncommitted until strategic need arises.后备军人：未投入战斗而保留下来直至产生战略性需要的作战力量美国传统〔resolve〕True to her resolve she kept out of his way during the week which followed.她下决心不搭理他,在接下来的一周里也坚持这么做了。英汉大词典〔right〕She kept right on swimming until she reached the other side.她一直游到对岸。牛津高阶〔running〕He kept a running tally of who had called him, who had visited, who had sent flowers.他不断记录着又有谁给他打电话，拜访过他，或给他送花。柯林斯高阶〔sackcloth〕He kept the club wrapped in sackcloth.他一直用粗布包着球棒。外研社新世纪〔scramble〕We scrambled over the boulders and kept climbing up the mountain.我们翻爬过巨石后，继续爬山。韦氏高阶〔seal〕Dried milk is kept in hermetically sealed (=very tightly closed) containers.奶粉储藏在完全密封的容器里。朗文当代〔second to none〕The conditions that these prisoners are kept in are second to none.这些犯人的关押环境是最好的。剑桥高阶〔securely〕All firearms should be kept securely locked in a cabinet.所有的枪支都应该牢牢地锁进贮藏柜里。朗文当代〔securely〕This certificate is an important document, and should be kept securely (= in a place where it cannot be lost or stolen).这张证书是很重要的文件，应该妥善保管。剑桥高阶〔separate〕I kept my two lives very separate.我把我的两种生活分得很清楚。牛津搭配〔settle〕She kept fussing around, refusing to let him settle.她不停地在边上瞎捣腾，就是不让他清静。牛津搭配〔sex〕He kept talking about sex.他总是谈论性的话题。外研社新世纪〔slide〕The strap of her dress kept sliding down/off.她连衣裙的带子总是滑落。韦氏高阶〔snide〕They kept making snide remarks about each other.他们不断地互相讽刺。柯林斯高阶〔spout〕She kept spouting on and on about politics.她喋喋不休地谈论着政治。韦氏高阶〔stand〕She couldn't stand being kept waiting.叫她等着，她会受不了。牛津高阶〔stock〕Some of the animals will be kept as breeding stock.一些牲畜将留作种畜。剑桥高阶〔stride〕Without breaking stride Ian kept going at full pace.伊恩没有乱了步伐, 继续全速跑下去。外研社新世纪〔such〕He kept thinking the pain was such that he would faint.他不停地想太疼了，他会疼昏过去了。柯林斯高阶〔suppress〕I kept my voice level and suppressed the urge to hit him.我保持说话的声调，克制住了打他的冲动。麦克米伦高阶〔switch〕He kept switching back and forth between topics.他在不同话题之间来回切换。韦氏高阶〔table〕He kept the whole table entertained with his jokes.他笑话不断，把全桌人逗得直乐。牛津高阶〔tab〕The foreman kept tab on the workmen.工头监视着工人们。英汉大词典〔terrarium〕A small enclosure or closed container in which selected living plants and sometimes small land animals, such as turtles and lizards, are kept and observed.动植物培养箱：培养和观察活的植物、有时包括陆上小动物如乌龟或蜥蜴的围篱或密封的小箱子美国传统〔thing〕She was allowed to do her own thing as long as she kept in touch by phone.只要她保持电话联系, 她想干什么都行。外研社新世纪〔thing〕She was allowed to do her own thing as long as she kept in touch by phone.只要她保持电话联系，她就可以随心所欲地生活。柯林斯高阶〔transpire〕It now transpires that he kept all the money for himself.现已清楚，他把所有的钱都据为己有了。朗文当代〔trip〕Make sure trailing flexes are kept out of the way so you don't trip up over them.别让拖地的皮线挡了道，这样你就不会被绊倒。柯林斯高阶〔trust〕It's good that you kept her trust.你保持了她对你的信任，这很好。牛津搭配〔unconscionable〕He kept me waiting an unconscionable time.他叫我等得太久，这是不合理的。牛津同义词〔up〕She kept Albert's letters in a bundle tied up with ribbon.她把艾伯特的信用丝带扎成一捆。麦克米伦高阶〔vigil〕A watch kept during normal sleeping hours.守夜，值夜：在正常睡眠时间里的监视美国传统〔wait〕I'm sorry to have kept you waiting.很抱歉让你久等了。牛津搭配〔while〕He kept me waiting for quite a while.他让我等了好一阵子。牛津搭配〔whisk〕Consumers' enthusiasm for buying kept whisking upward.消费者的购买热情继续迅速高涨。英汉大词典〔wrap〕The bids were submitted in May and were meant to have been kept under wraps until October.标书5月份递交，本欲10月份才予以公布。柯林斯高阶A crippling attack of malaria kept him in bed for months.一场严重的疟疾使他不得不在床上躺了好几个月。剑桥国际All the local groups put their surplus income in a pool which is kept for emergency use only.所有的当地团体把余下的收入都放在一起以备急用。剑桥国际Children with this disease need to be kept in a sterile environment.生这种病的孩子需要呆在无菌的环境中。剑桥国际Doctors kept him alive on a life-support machine.医生们用生命维持仪器维持着他的生命。剑桥国际He kept a detailed account of the suspect's movements.他对嫌疑犯的行动做了详细的记录。剑桥国际He kept his trap shut. 他闭口不言。译典通He kept the business afloat. 他努力使商行维持下去。译典通He has kept goal for our team. 他一直是我们队的守门员。译典通He rose through the ranks (= kept being moved up to more important positions) to become a General.他的军衔不断上升，成了一名将军。剑桥国际Hospitals need to be kept spotlessly (=extremely) clean.医院必须干净得纤尘不染。剑桥国际I kept at it and finally finished at 3 o'clock in the morning.我不停地干，终于在凌晨三点干完了。剑桥国际I kept treading on his toes when we were dancing.我们俩在跳舞时我不断地踩到他的脚趾头。剑桥国际Official denials just reinforced the impression that some huge fraud was being kept secret.官方的否认反而进一步强化了正在保守某个大骗局的秘密的印象。剑桥国际Prices kept skying. 物价继续飞涨。译典通She has kept her figure well (=is still an attractive shape despite being older or having had children).她身材保持得很好。剑桥国际The application has to be completed in triplicate, with the original being kept by the bank and the copies going to the customer and the tax office.申请书必须一式三份，原件由银行保管，复印件留给顾客和税务部门。剑桥国际The booms kept the logs from flowing away. 栅栏挡著原木，不让它们飘走。译典通The country's extensive network of secret agents has kept the government informed of its opponents’activities.全国广泛分布的特工网使政府能随时得到有关反对派活动的情报。剑桥国际The couple kept looking at each other and smiling.这对夫妇一直面带微笑看着对方。剑桥国际The family have kept their shameful secret for years.这个家族把他们的家丑隐藏了多年。剑桥国际The international economy was kept going by an amazing asset inflation and a US consumer boom.惊人的资产升值及美国消费者剧增促使国际经济保持持续增长。牛津商务The orders kept rolling in.订单源源不断。牛津商务The public was kept in the dark about the deal. 关于这场交易公众被蒙在鼓里。译典通Their lodgings were always kept with a soldierly cleanliness and order. 他们的住处总是保持著军人般的清洁整齐。译典通When I was young I kept a scrapbook and put train tickets and postcards from all our family trips in it.在我年轻时我收藏一本剪贴簿，上面有我们全家旅游的火车票和明信片。剑桥国际 |
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