1. to continue to have or hold something
保留，持有，保存
You can keep the change.
零錢你可以留著。
I keep all my old letters in a box.
我把所有的舊信件都保存在一個盒子裡。
She kept the secret for many years.
她將這個秘密保守了許多年。
Keep Meaning（定義、用法、例句與發音）
keep
verb
快速理解
What does "Keep" mean?What are 2-3 core uses of "Keep"?
「keep」主要表示持續擁有、維持狀態或遵守承諾。
- 1
保有、保留
EN: to continue to have something and not lose it or get rid of it
翻譯: 持續擁有某物，不丟失或丟棄
- 2
維持狀態
EN: to cause someone or something to stay in a particular state, condition, or position
翻譯: 使某人或某物保持在特定狀態、條件或位置
- 3
遵守、履行
EN: to do what you have promised or are expected to do
翻譯: 做你承諾過或預期要做的事
- 4
經營、管理
EN: to manage or take care of something, such as a business or animals
翻譯: 管理或照顧某事物，例如生意或動物
小提醒：注意「keep + 形容詞」表示「保持某種狀態」，例如「keep quiet」（保持安靜）。「keep + V-ing」則表示「持續做某事」，例如「keep talking」（一直說）。
發音（How to Pronounce "Keep" in English）
How to pronounce "Keep" in English?"Keep" US vs UK pronunciation
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Real-life Examples of "Keep" from YouTube Videos
Steven Schwaitzberg: A universal translator for surgeons
TED
“Who here has had surgery? Did you want it? Keep your hands up if you wanted an operation.”
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Definitions（定義）
What are the definitions of "Keep"?How does "Keep" change by context?
2. to cause someone or something to stay in a particular state, place, or condition
使保持（某種狀態、位置或條件）
Keep the door closed, please.
請讓門保持關閉。
This coat will keep you warm.
這件外套會讓你保持溫暖。
He couldn't keep his eyes open during the meeting.
開會時他無法讓眼睛保持睜開。
3. to continue doing something; to do something repeatedly
繼續（做某事）；反覆（做某事）
Keep walking until you see the post office.
繼續走，直到你看到郵局。
She keeps asking me the same question.
她一直問我同一個問題。
If you keep practicing, you will improve.
如果你持續練習，就會進步。
4. to store something in a particular place
存放，儲存
Where do you keep the coffee?
你把咖啡放在哪裡？
We keep the tools in the garage.
我們把工具存放在車庫裡。
Important documents should be kept in a safe place.
重要文件應存放在安全的地方。
5. to manage or look after something (e.g., a business, animals)
經營；飼養；照料
They keep chickens in their backyard.
他們在後院養雞。
It's hard work to keep a large garden.
照料一個大花園是件辛苦的工作。
His family has kept this shop for generations.
他家世代經營這家店。
Grammar & Patterns（句型）
What are common sentence patterns for "Keep"?How to make natural sentences with "Keep"?
| Pattern | Meaning | Example |
|---|---|---|
| keep + noun | 保持（某物或某種狀態） | Keep the change. (零錢不用找了。) |
| keep + V-ing | 持續做某事 | He keeps talking during the movie. (他看電影時一直講話。) |
| keep + object + adjective | 使某物保持某種狀態 | Keep the door open. (讓門開著。) |
| keep + object + prepositional phrase | 使某物保持在某個位置或狀態 | Keep your passport in a safe place. (把你的護照放在安全的地方。) |
| keep + object + present participle | 使某人持續做某事 | The teacher kept us waiting for an hour. (老師讓我們等了一個小時。) |
| keep + object + past participle | 使某物被保持在某種狀態 | I want to keep my car washed. (我想讓我的車保持乾淨。) |
| keep + to + noun | 遵守、堅持（計畫、承諾等） | You should keep to your schedule. (你應該遵守你的時間表。) |
| keep + from + V-ing | 避免做某事 | I couldn't keep from laughing. (我忍不住笑了出來。) |
| keep + object + from + V-ing | 阻止某人做某事 | The rain kept us from going out. (下雨讓我們無法出門。) |
| keep + up + with + noun | 跟上、不落後 | It's hard to keep up with the latest trends. (很難跟上最新潮流。) |
用法說明
How is "Keep" different from similar structures?What usage mistakes are common with "Keep"?
keep doing vs keep to do
- keep doing 表示「持續不斷地做某事」或「重複做某事」，強調動作的連續性或習慣性。
- keep to do 在標準英語中並非正確的搭配。要表達「持續做某事」應使用 keep doing。
- 若要表達「堅持去做某事（履行承諾或計劃）」，可能會使用 keep to + 名詞（如 keep to the plan）或 keep + (on) + V-ing。
- 在談論未來意圖或決心時，可能會看到 will keep trying to + V 或 promise to keep + V-ing 等結構。 EN: The baby keeps crying all night. 翻譯: 寶寶整晚哭個不停。
EN:He kept to his promise and finished the work.
翻譯:他信守承諾，完成了工作。
總結建議
表達「持續做某事」一律使用 keep (on) doing，避免使用不正確的 "keep to do"。
易混淆對比
What is the difference between "Keep" and similar words?How to choose "Keep" vs alternatives?
keep vs remain
「keep」強調主動維持某種狀態或持續進行某個動作；「remain」則強調被動地停留在某個狀態或位置，沒有改變。
keep vs maintain
「keep」較口語、通用，指持續擁有或使事物處於某狀態；「maintain」較正式，強調有意識地、努力地維護、保養或堅持某事物。
keep vs store
「keep」泛指保存、持有，可能為了使用或保管；「store」特指為了將來使用而儲存、存放，通常有系統地放置於特定地點。
口語用法
How is "Keep" used in spoken English?What is the spoken vs formal difference for "Keep"?
引述
在轉述他人要求或指示時，常用來緩和語氣，表示這不是說話者本人的主張。 EN: So I told him, "Keep it down, will you?" 翻譯: 所以我跟他說：「小聲一點，好嗎？」
EN:She was like, "Just keep it to yourself."
翻譯:她當時就說：「你自己知道就好。」
語氣強調
與其他詞組合，用於加強語氣或表達持續的狀態，有時帶有輕微的不耐煩。 EN: Oh, keep your hair on! It's not a big deal. 翻譯: 唉，冷靜點啦！沒什麼大不了的。
EN:He just keeps going on and on about the same thing.
翻譯:他就一直不停地講同一件事。
停頓填充
在思考或組織語言時，用作填充詞，常以 "keep... you know" 或 "and I keep..." 等形式出現。 EN: The plan is to, keep... you know, maintain the current pace. 翻譯: 計劃是要，保持…你知道的，維持現有的步調。
EN:I was trying to, and I keep... well, forget it.
翻譯:我當時試著要，而且我一直…唉，算了。
正式寫作注意：上述口語用法（尤其是「停頓填充」和隨意的引述格式）在正式書寫或學術文章中應避免使用，應改用更完整、結構清晰的句子。
常見短語
What common collocations use "Keep"?What fixed phrases with "Keep" should I remember?
keep up
keep up (with sb/sth)
跟上，保持同步
keep on
keep on (doing sth)
繼續（做某事）
keep in mind
keep (sth) in mind
記住，考慮到
keep track
keep track (of sb/sth)
掌握…的動態，記錄
keep away
keep away (from sb/sth)
遠離，避開
keep quiet
keep quiet
保持安靜
keep an eye
keep an eye on sb/sth
留意，照看
常見錯誤
What are common mistakes with "Keep"?Which "Keep" sentences look correct but are wrong?
×He kept to talk about his trip.
✓He kept talking about his trip.
「keep」後面接動詞時，必須用「keep + V-ing」形式，表示持續做某事。不可接不定詞「to V」。
×I will keep the book on the table.
✓I will put the book on the table.
「keep」強調「保存、維持（某狀態或位置）」，通常用於較長時間的存放或維持。若只是描述「放置」的動作，應用「put」。
×Please keep the door close.
✓Please keep the door closed.
「keep + 受詞 + 形容詞」結構中，形容詞描述受詞被維持的狀態。此處「門被關著」的狀態應用過去分詞「closed」作形容詞，而非動詞原形「close」。
×I can't keep myself eating chocolate.
✓I can't keep myself from eating chocolate.
表達「阻止（自己或他人）做某事」時，必須用「keep (someone) from doing something」，介系詞「from」不可省略。
×I will keep at home tomorrow.
✓I will stay at home tomorrow.
「keep」通常不單獨用來表示「待在某地」。表示「停留、待在某處」應用「stay」。
×He kept on to complain about the service.
✓He kept complaining about the service.
「keep on doing」和「keep doing」意思相近，但「keep on」後必須接「V-ing」，不可接「to V」。口語中常省略「on」，直接用「keep V-ing」。
詞形變化
What are the word forms of "Keep"?What are tense/participle forms of "Keep"?
keeps(3rd_singular)keeping(present_participle)kept(past)kept(past_participle)