| 单词 | keeping |
| 释义 | DEFINITIVE EXAMPLES 权威例句〔ATTENTION〕She's keeping a low profile until the scandal is forgotten. 她一直保持低调，等待丑闻被人遗忘。朗文写作活用〔BALANCE〕It's hard enough just keeping my balance on ice, let alone actually skating on it. 要我在冰上站稳就已经够费力的了，更别说在上面溜冰了。朗文写作活用〔CAREFUL〕He made his way up the stairs, glancing warily over his shoulder and keeping close to the wall. 他走上楼去，一边警惕地朝身后看，一边紧贴着墙。朗文写作活用〔CAREFUL〕One of the guards was fiddling with his radio, all the time keeping a wary eye on the five prisoners. 其中一个卫兵一边拨弄着他的收音机，一边却一直在小心翼翼地监视着那五个囚犯。朗文写作活用〔CONTROL/NOT CONTROL〕Keeping busy was the only thing that kept her from going to pieces during the divorce. 不让自己有一刻空闲的时间是她办离婚手续时避免精神崩溃的唯一方法。朗文写作活用〔CONTROL/NOT CONTROL〕The administration has certainly succeeded in keeping inflation under control. 政府肯定已控制住了通货膨胀。朗文写作活用〔CONVENIENT〕It's a handy way of keeping a record of your spending. 这是记录开支的简便方式。朗文写作活用〔COUNT/CALCULATE〕I don't know what the score was. I wasn't keeping count. 我不知道比分是多少；我没记下来。朗文写作活用〔DELAY〕He should be here by now. What's keeping him? 他这会儿应该来了。是什么事拖住他了？朗文写作活用〔FEEL〕In keeping with the general mood of the time, these novels tended to sentimentalize the past. 与当时的总体气氛一致，这些小说都有美化过去的倾向。朗文写作活用〔INNOCENT〕By keeping his name off all the documents, he'd managed to stay in the clear. 由于所有文件上都没有他的名字，他终于无法入罪。朗文写作活用〔INTERESTED〕As a pastime, keeping and riding horses has always been very expensive. 养马和骑马作为一种消遣从来就是开销庞大的。朗文写作活用〔INTERESTED〕Luke's really into keeping fit - he goes running at 6 o'clock every day. 卢克对健身很入迷，他每天6点钟就去跑步了。朗文写作活用〔LOOK AFTER〕Would you mind keeping an eye on Stacey while I go for a cigarette? 我去抽根烟，请你帮我照看一下斯泰西，好吗？朗文写作活用〔MORE〕The doctors are keeping her in hospital to do further tests. 医生让她留院做进一步检查。朗文写作活用〔NEWS〕We'll be keeping you informed of any further developments throughout the day. 我们会及时告诉你一天的进展情况。朗文写作活用〔NEW〕It was rookie coach, Ray Rhodes, who got the most credit for keeping the team in check. 管束好这支球队，功劳最大的是新教练雷·罗兹。朗文写作活用〔New Year's Day〕On New Year's Day in 1974, I started keeping a journal.从1974年元旦起我便开始写日记了。外研社新世纪〔PERFECT〕After eighteen years of marriage to Gemma, Ronald had perfected the art of keeping the peace. 与杰玛结婚18年了，罗纳德维护家庭和睦的本事已入化境。朗文写作活用〔REMEMBER〕It's worth keeping in mind that drinks are cheaper before eight o'clock. 值得记住，8点前饮料便宜一点。朗文写作活用〔ROUND〕The cylindrical glass jars are used for keeping spaghetti in. 这些圆柱形玻璃瓶是用来放意大利面条的。朗文写作活用〔SECRET〕So you've been keeping it secret all this time? 所以这事你就一直保密着?朗文写作活用〔SPREAD〕I'm keeping Timmy home from school. He has measles and you know how catching it is. 我让蒂米留在家里不要去上学。他得了麻疹，你知道这种病很容易传染。朗文写作活用〔UNSUITABLE〕Serious poetry published in newspapers always seems slightly out of keeping. 严肃的诗歌刊登在报纸上总有点不协调。朗文写作活用〔UNSUITABLE〕The cheerful cover of the diary was out of keeping with the thoughts I was recording inside. 日记本活泼的封面与我记录的心情不相称。朗文写作活用〔WATER〕Moisture is essential for keeping your skin fresh and youthful. 水分对于保持皮肤清新、有活力极其重要。朗文写作活用〔WORK〕You have been assigned the task of keeping the records up to date. 指派给你的任务是不断更新记录。朗文写作活用〔adeptly〕He's usually very adept at keeping his private life out of the media.他通常很善于使自己的私生活避开媒体的关注。柯林斯高阶〔adept〕He's usually very adept at keeping his private life out of the media.他通常很善于保护自己的私生活远离媒体。外研社新世纪〔admirable〕The police did an admirable job in keeping the fans calm.警方在控制球迷们的激动情绪方面表现可嘉。剑桥高阶〔aloof〕The Government is keeping aloof from the controversy.政府对争论保持置身事外的态度。柯林斯高阶〔anal〕He can be pretty anal about keeping his office neat.他过于注重保持办公室的整洁。韦氏高阶〔animal〕In court he was banned from keeping animals.法庭判他禁养动物。牛津搭配〔apiarian〕Relating to bees or to the keeping and care of bees.蜜蜂的，养蜂的：有关蜜蜂或养蜂的美国传统〔arm〕The air arm is keeping its state of readiness.空军保持着战备状态。英汉大词典〔arrival〕Their new arrival was keeping them busy.宝宝出生后，他们忙得不可开交。剑桥高阶〔be in one of your moods〕Tim's in one of his moods so I'm keeping out of his way.蒂姆又闹情绪了，所以我就离他远点儿。剑桥高阶〔bearing〕Keeping your bearings in a sandstorm is impossible.在沙尘暴中要想保持方位感是不可能的。牛津搭配〔be〕Your responsibility is to keep this area clean. = Keeping this area clean is your responsibility.你负责这片区域的卫生。韦氏高阶〔character〕The house was not in keeping with the character of the surrounding area.这座房子和周围环境不相称。麦克米伦高阶〔chide〕She chided him for not keeping his word.她责备他没有遵守诺言。英汉大词典〔cinerarium〕A place for keeping the ashes of a cremated body.骨灰收藏所，骨灰瓮：收容已被焚化尸体灰烬的地方美国传统〔company〕Who is Bill keeping company with now? 比尔现在和谁是一对? 英汉大词典〔competitively〕Only by keeping down costs will America maintain its competitive advantage over other countries.只有通过控制成本，美国才能保持对其他国家的竞争优势。柯林斯高阶〔constitutionally〕He's constitutionally incapable of keeping a secret.他天生就不能很好地保守秘密。麦克米伦高阶〔cool〕I was proud of my players for keeping their cool.我为球员们的镇定沉着感到骄傲。外研社新世纪〔cooperation〕The government sought the cooperation of the citizens in keeping the streets clean.政府寻求市民配合,保持街道整洁。英汉大词典〔cost〕By keeping costs down, the company will make larger profits from its products.通过降低成本，公司将从产品中赚取更大的利润。韦氏高阶〔crisper〕One that crisps, especially a compartment in a refrigerator used for storing vegetables and keeping them fresh.保鲜储藏格：保鲜物，尤指冰箱中用以贮存蔬菜使其保持新鲜的保鲜储藏格美国传统〔cross your fingers〕We're keeping our fingers crossed that the weather stays nice.我们企求天公作美，希望能一直保持这么好的天气。剑桥高阶〔deep focus〕A camera technique that affords great depth of field, keeping both close and distant planes in focus at the same time.深焦：照相机的技术，能提供更多的景深，保持远近的平面都同时在焦距里面美国传统〔dental hygiene〕The practice of keeping the mouth, teeth, and gums clean and healthy to prevent disease, as by regular brushing and flossing and visits to a dentist.口腔卫生：通过经常刷牙、去牙斑、看病等措施保持口腔、牙齿和齿龈的清洁和健康，以防止疾病的行为美国传统〔discipline〕Keeping a journal is a good discipline for a writer.每天写日记对于成为作家是一项很好的训练。韦氏高阶〔disingenuous〕Keeping the details of the tax changes vague is disingenuous.对税收变革的细节含糊其词是不够坦率的。朗文当代〔dog〕The dog's owner was banned from keeping dogs for five years.那位狗主人被禁止养狗 5 年。牛津搭配〔down〕The baby is having trouble keeping food down.那个婴儿吃什么吐什么。韦氏高阶〔emphasis〕The emphasis is on keeping fit rather than developing lots of muscles.重点是保持健康而不是练出一身肌肉。牛津搭配〔end〕He had trouble keeping up his end of a technical discussion.他在参与技术讨论时总表现得不尽如人意。外研社新世纪〔expense〕Start keeping track of deductible expenses such as charitable contributions.开始逐笔记录诸如慈善捐款等可抵税的支出。牛津搭配〔eye〕She stumbled along, keeping her eyes peeled for a phone box.她一边跌跌撞撞地往前走，一边留意找公用电话亭。朗文当代〔faith〕Politicians must start keeping their promises if they want to restore the people's faith in government.如果政治人物想恢复人们对政府的信任，他们必须开始信守承诺。剑桥高阶〔fall down on the job〕The people who are supposed to be keeping the city clean have been falling down on the job.那些本应做好城市保洁工作的人一直都不尽职。韦氏高阶〔fanatical〕He's absolutely fanatical about keeping fit.他非常热衷于健身。麦克米伦高阶〔fastidious〕He is fastidious about keeping the house clean.他对保持房屋清洁很讲究。韦氏高阶〔finger〕I'm keeping my fingers crossed that they turn up soon.我在心里祈求他们赶快露面。柯林斯高阶〔finger〕I'm keeping my fingers crossed that they turn up soon.我祈盼他们早日出现。外研社新世纪〔finger〕We're keeping our fingers crossed that she's going to be OK.我们祈求她不会有事。朗文当代〔formula〕No one has a magic formula for keeping youngsters away from crime.还没人能提出一个让年轻人远离犯罪的良方。牛津搭配〔get〕My wife is always getting on at me for not keeping the rooms clean.我的妻子老是责备我没有保持房间清洁。英汉大词典〔grindstone〕There's more to life than keeping one's nose to the grindstone.除了拼命苦干, 生活中还有其他的内容。外研社新世纪〔head〕We are keeping our head above water, but our cash flow position is not too good.我们正努力避免陷入困境，但我们的现金流动情况不太好。柯林斯高阶〔heavy〕It was heavy going keeping him interested.要使他保持兴趣是很困难的。麦克米伦高阶〔hob〕A shelf or projection at the back or side of a fireplace, used for keeping food or utensils warm.铁架：火炉旁或其后用于食品或厨具保温的铁架或凸出物美国传统〔hold〕Those boys are pretty wild — they need a firm hold keeping on them.这些孩子野得很,得严加管教。英汉大词典〔income〕Even on two incomes, we're having a hard time keeping up with our bills.即使有两份收入，我们保持收支平衡还是有困难。韦氏高阶〔insectary〕A place for keeping, breeding, or observing living insects.养虫室：保存，喂养或观察活的昆虫的地方美国传统〔inwards〕Keeping your heels on the ground, turn your feet inwards.脚跟不要离地,脚向内转。柯林斯高阶〔jailer〕One whose responsibility is keeping a jail.狱卒：负责看管囚犯的人美国传统〔job〕Keeping the house clean can be a thankless job.保持房屋清洁可是份受累不讨好的差事。牛津搭配〔journal〕For nearly three months he had been keeping a journal of his travels.有近三个月的时间, 他一直在记旅行日记。外研社新世纪〔jugum〕A yokelike structure in certain insects that joins the forewings to the hind wings, keeping them together during flight.翅轭：某些昆虫身上将前翅与后翅连接起来并使它们在飞行过程中结合在一起的一种轭状结构美国传统〔keep away〕I haven't seen you for ages. What's been keeping you away?我已经好久没见到你了，为什么最近没露面?21世纪英汉〔keep behind〕My daughter walked towards me. smiling and keeping her hand behind her.我女儿微笑着向我走来，双手放在背后。21世纪英汉〔keep down〕He had difficulty keeping his anger down.他很难控制自己的愤怒情绪。外研社新世纪〔keep off〕Losing weight is not as hard as keeping it off.减肥后保持体重比减肥更困难。韦氏高阶〔keep sb up〕He keeps yawning - I hope we're not keeping him up.他不停地打哈欠，我希望我们没有耽误他睡觉。剑桥高阶〔keep score〕If you're keeping score at home, this is the third time that he has run for mayor and lost.你如果私下有记录的话，会发现这是他第三次竞选市长失利。韦氏高阶〔keep tabs on〕We are keeping tabs on their movements.我们正在监视他们的行踪。韦氏高阶〔keep up〕Life is tough for kids who aren't keeping up in school.孩子们如果在学校里功课不好，日子就会不好过。柯林斯高阶〔keep up〕Opposition forces are keeping up the pressure against the government.反对势力在继续对政府施加压力。柯林斯高阶〔keep your head down〕He's in a bad mood today - I'm just keeping my head down.他今天心情不好——我得小心别惹麻烦。剑桥高阶〔keeping〕Her comments revealed a nervousness that seemed out of keeping with her calm appearance.她的评论显露出一种紧张情绪，这似乎与她镇定的外表不一致。韦氏高阶〔keeping〕The children are left in their uncle's keeping.这些孩子交由他们的叔叔抚养。文馨英汉〔keep〕He should be here by now. What's keeping him? 他现在本该到这儿了，什么事把他耽搁了？朗文当代〔keep〕He's very late - what's keeping him? 他迟到了很久，是什么耽搁了他？剑桥高阶〔keep〕His office was in keeping with his station and experience.他的办公室与其身份和阅历相称。柯林斯高阶〔keep〕His own response to it seemed to be out of keeping with his earlier expressed opinions.他自己对此的反应与其早前表达的看法并不一致。柯林斯高阶〔keep〕I hope I'm not keeping you up (= preventing you from going to bed).希望我没有耽误你睡觉。剑桥高阶〔keep〕I hope I'm not keeping you up.希望我没有耽误你睡觉。朗文当代〔keep〕I'm sure she's keeping something back from us.我肯定她有什么事瞒着我们。牛津高阶〔keep〕In keeping with tradition, the Emperor and Empress did not attend the ceremony.按照传统，皇帝和皇后未参加该仪式。柯林斯高阶〔keep〕Jack's having trouble keeping up with the rest of the class.杰克很难跟上班里的其他同学。朗文当代〔keep〕My mother is keeping my dogs while I'm away.我不在时妈妈替我喂养我的那几条狗。英汉大词典〔keep〕She had trouble keeping her balance.她保持平衡有困难。牛津高阶〔keep〕She hasn't been keeping too well lately.她最近身体不太好。柯林斯高阶〔keep〕The boy needs keeping under.那男孩需严加管教。 英汉大词典〔keep〕The high cost of raw materials is keeping prices up.昂贵的原料费用使价格居高不下。牛津高阶〔keep〕The weather is keeping fine.天气依然不错。21世纪英汉〔kettle of fish〕Making money and keeping it are two quite different kettles of fish.挣钱和攒钱是两件截然不同的事美国传统〔lecture〕Mother gave us a lecture on keeping our rooms neat.母亲告诫我们要保持房间的整洁。英汉大词典〔level〕He cycled along beside her, keeping level.他和她并肩骑行。朗文当代〔maintenance〕The work of keeping something in proper condition; upkeep.养护：使某事物处于正常的工作状态；维修美国传统〔mean〕He meant this box for keeping nails in.他把这只盒子用来放钉子。英汉大词典〔meticulous〕He is meticulous about keeping accurate records.他一丝不苟地坚持做精确的记录。韦氏高阶〔mettle〕This was just his way of keeping me on my mettle.他就是用这样的方法激励我奋发向上的。朗文当代〔mind〕Making notes is the best way of keeping your mind on the task at hand.记笔记是集中思想于手头工作的最好方法。朗文当代〔mobile〕Once your twins are mobile, keeping them safe becomes a major task.一旦你的双胞胎会走路, 保证他们的安全便成了最大的事。外研社新世纪〔nose〕He had a reputation for keeping his nose clean.他以洁身自好而出名。 英汉大词典〔now〕We're keeping any strangers out of here for now.我们暂时不许任何陌生人进来。英汉大词典〔oblivious〕Mrs Buchan, on the other hand, was oblivious, keeping her assorted team busy.另一方面, 巴肯夫人总是浑然不觉, 一直让她团队中的各色人等忙得团团转。外研社新世纪〔open〕I haven't decided to take the job yet. I'm keeping my options open.我还没决定接受那份工作，还在考虑之中。韦氏高阶〔option〕I am keeping my options open. I have not made a decision on either matter.我保留选择权, 这两样我还没决定选哪一个。外研社新世纪〔option〕They are obviously keeping their options open.显而易见,他们一时是不会作出决定的。英汉大词典〔order〕She had trouble keeping her teenage sons in order.她管不住自己那几个十几岁大的儿子。朗文当代〔order〕She has decided not to appeal against a court order banning her from keeping animals.对于法院禁止她饲养动物的判令, 她决定不再上诉。外研社新世纪〔our〕The quality of our life depends on keeping well.我们的生活质量取决于健康状况。柯林斯高阶〔paddle〕Her mother paddled her for not keeping quiet.她母亲因她不肯安静而打她。21世纪英汉〔parapet〕UK companies are keeping their heads below the parapet to keep their costs down.英国公司正在躲避风险以降低成本。外研社新世纪〔part〕Keeping the accounts is part and parcel of my job.记账是我的主要工作。牛津高阶〔payroll〕Businesses are keeping their payrolls low by embracing new technologies.公司通过采用新技术来减少工资支出。韦氏高阶〔periodic〕The modifications are in keeping with the periodic features of the home.这些改造与房屋的历史风格一致。外研社新世纪〔pillar〕The pillar of her economic policy was keeping tight control over money supply.她经济政策的核心是严格控制货币的供应。柯林斯高阶〔point〕I agree with John's point about keeping the costs down.我同意约翰关于维持低成本的观点。朗文当代〔press〕A viselike device for keeping a racket from warping.球拍夹：虎钳状的防止球拍弯曲变形的装置美国传统〔public〕They insist on keeping their children out of the public eye.他们坚持不让他们的孩子们抛头露面。麦克米伦高阶〔purdah〕The Hindu or Moslem system of sex segregation, practiced especially by keeping women in seclusion.深闺制度：尤指使妇女处于隔离状态的印度或穆斯林的性隔离系统美国传统〔pussyfoot〕You can't pussyfoot around when it comes to keeping kids safe.事关孩子的安全时你可不能犹豫不决。朗文当代〔retainer〕A retainer may be charged for keeping the student's room over the vacation.为在假期中保留学生的寝室不另行出租而可能要求学生支付定金。英汉大词典〔review〕We're keeping this policy under review (=we are continuing to examine it).我们继续审议这项政策。朗文当代〔role〕Small businesses have a substantial role to play in keeping the economy buoyant.小企业在保持经济活力方面发挥了重大作用。牛津搭配〔safe keeping〕The documents are in the safe keeping of our lawyer s.那些文件由我们的律师妥善保管着。牛津高阶〔schedule〕John was doing a marvellous job in keeping the project on schedule.约翰工作非常出色, 保证了项目的如期进行。外研社新世纪〔scrupulous〕He was not very scrupulous about keeping himself clean.他对个人卫生不很认真。朗文当代〔seasonable〕In keeping with the time or the season.应时的：与时代或季节相一致的美国传统〔secrecy〕The ability or habit of keeping secrets; closeness.保密能力：保守秘密的能力或习惯；封锁美国传统〔secret〕I think he enjoyed keeping our love a secret.我觉得他喜欢将我们的恋情隐瞒起来。外研社新世纪〔self-contained〕Keeping to oneself; reserved.沉默寡言的；有自制力的美国传统〔slapdash〕She has a very slapdash approach to keeping accounts.她记账十分潦草马虎。牛津高阶〔sleeve〕He suspects you're keeping something nasty up your sleeve for him.他怀疑你对他藏奸。英汉大词典〔spoil〕Fruit will spoil with keeping.水果保存得过久会腐烂。英汉大词典〔spongy〕We liked the bike's spongy handgrip for keeping our hands away from cold metal.我们喜欢这辆自行车的软把手，有了它，我们的双手就不用再接触冰冷的金属了。柯林斯高阶〔square〕He has squared the circle of keeping the City happy and doing something to improve business cash flow.他做到了不可能做到的事，既让伦敦城满意，又增加了企业的现金流量。柯林斯高阶〔string〕She's keeping you on a string, using you as a fall-back in case something happens with her current man.她将你玩弄于股掌之间, 一旦现任男人出了问题就拿你当后备。外研社新世纪〔successful〕He has been remarkably successful at keeping his private life private.他很成功地保护了自己的私生活。牛津搭配〔successful〕I wasn't very successful at keeping the news secret.我没能把这条消息严格保密。牛津高阶〔tasteful〕Having, showing, or being in keeping with good taste.有品味的：具有、表现出或保持着良好品味的美国传统〔thankless〕Keeping the boys' rooms tidy is a thankless task/job.保持男孩们的房间整洁是件吃力不讨好的事。剑桥高阶〔through〕Zita was herself unconventional, keeping a safety-pin stuck through her ear lobe.齐塔自己就不守传统，在一只耳垂上穿了一根别针。柯林斯高阶〔toe〕Can you touch your toes (= while keeping your legs straight)? 你的手能摸到脚趾吗？牛津搭配〔toe〕Can you touch your toes?(= by bending over while keeping your legs straight) 你弯腰够得着你的脚趾么？牛津高阶〔tone〕Keeping your muscles strong and in tone helps you to avoid back problems.保持肌肉强健有力有助于避免背部疾病。柯林斯高阶〔tone〕Keeping your muscles strong and in tone helps you to avoid back problems.保持肌肉强壮结实就有助于避免腰背问题。外研社新世纪〔town clerk〕A public official in charge of keeping the records of a town.镇文书：负责保管城镇档案的公务员美国传统〔tread〕A restaurant has to tread the tricky path between maintaining quality and keeping prices down.餐馆必须在保证质量和价格低廉之间走出一条困难的折衷之路。牛津高阶〔trim〕Walking is a good way of keeping in trim.散步是保持身体健康的好方法。外研社新世纪〔vivarium〕A place, especially an indoor enclosure, for keeping and raising living animals and plants under natural conditions for observation or research.动物园，植物园：尤指户外的封闭性场所，用于在自然条件下饲养观察和研究用的存活动物和植物美国传统〔warily〕Bankers are keeping a wary eye on the outcome.银行家们对结果保持高度警惕。柯林斯高阶〔watch〕The government is keeping a close watch on how the situation develops.政府正在密切注视着形势的发展。牛津高阶〔watch〕We were arrested and held until the arrival of the night watch (=people responsible for keeping the streets safe at night, especially in past times) .我们被逮捕，并一直扣留到巡夜警察到来。朗文当代〔while〕She continued working, all the while keeping an eye on the clock.她继续工作，不停地注意着时间。朗文当代Keeping a sheep in the garden is a novel way of keeping the grass short! 在花园里养头羊是个新奇的方式使草不长长。剑桥国际Keeping fit is a good idea, but there's no need to make a god of it.保持健康这个想法是好的，但不必将它作为第一神圣要务。剑桥国际Keeping house is my responsibility. 管家是我的事。译典通Keeping silent in this case amounts to supporting the speaker. 在这种情况下保持沉默，就等于在支持发言者。剑桥国际Keeping warm in the winter is a major worry for many old people.冬季保暖对许多老人来说是最令人发愁的事情。剑桥国际Keeping what belongs to another amounts to stealing. 将他人之物占为己有等于偷窃。译典通By keeping the project secret they gained a strategic advantage.他们通过对项目保密取得了策略优势。牛津商务Clare's been behaving rather strangely at work, so I'm keeping an eye on her movements (= watching what she's doing).克拉雷工作时的举止非常古怪，所以我在观察她的一举一动。剑桥国际Doctors have discovered that keeping a pet can do wonders for your health.医生们已经发现，养一只宠物会对你的健康产生奇妙作用。剑桥国际He has five children in his keeping. 他要供养五个孩子。译典通I left my word processor in her keeping when I went abroad.我出国时把字处理机交给她保管。剑桥国际I think people who mistreat their pets should be banned from keeping them.我认为虐待他们宠物的人应该被禁止占有宠物。剑桥国际My mother's always preaching at/to me about keeping my room tidy.我母亲老是叫我保持房间整洁。剑桥国际She makes a point of keeping all her shopping receipts.她总是把所有的购物发票都留起来。剑桥国际Sorry for keeping you waiting (= for making you wait). 对不起，让你等了。剑桥国际The ceasefire treaty was a dead letter as soon as it was signed, as neither side ever had any intention of keeping to it.停火协议从签订那刻起就失效了，因为双方都无意遵守。剑桥国际The council spends a lot of money keeping the town spick and span.委员会花了大量的钱来保持小镇的整洁。剑桥国际The meeting was so boring that nearly everyone there had their eye/was keeping their eye on the clock/was watching the clock (=was looking to see what time it was so that they knew how long it was until the meeting ended).会议非常沉闷，以至于几乎所有的人都在看时间，想快点结束。剑桥国际The modern furniture was out of keeping with (= was not suitable for) the old house.这套现代家具与老房子不协调。剑桥国际The police did an admirable job in keeping the fans calm.警方出色地使狂热者们保持了冷静。剑桥国际These comics will serve the purpose (= achieve the result) of keeping the children occupied during the journey.这些连环漫画能够用来使孩子们在旅途中有事干。剑桥国际They're hedging their bets and keeping up contacts with both companies.他们为避免损失，同时与两个公司保持交往。剑桥国际This cheese has good keeping qualities.这种乳酪保质期长。剑桥国际This raincoat isn't very smart, but it fulfils / serves the function of keeping me dry.这雨衣不是很漂亮，但还能起到使我的身体不被淋湿的作用。剑桥国际We allow ￡75 a week housekeeping (= money for buying food and other things necessary for keeping a house), and spend the rest on clothes and entertainment.我们每个星期拿出75英镑作为家务开支，多余的则花在服装和娱乐上。剑桥国际We must find ways of keeping our expenditure in check.我们必须找出限制我们的开销的办法。剑桥国际We're keeping our fingers crossed (=hoping strongly) for a complete recovery.我们殷切希望彻底康复。剑桥国际We're primarily (= mainly) concerned with keeping expenditure down.我们主要关心的是缩减开支。剑桥国际We're trying to cap costs by keeping salary increases low.我们通过保持工资的低增长来限制成本。剑桥国际You can clarify butter by melting it, leaving it to settle and then keeping the clear liquid.要澄清黄油你可以先把黄油熔化, 让它沉淀, 然后留下清澈的液体。剑桥国际 |
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