keep up

英 [kiːp ʌp] 美 [kiːp ʌp]

• 保持 继续 维持 跟上(时代)

英英释义

Verb:

1. maintain a required pace or level;

   "He could not keep up and dropped out of the race"
   

2. lengthen or extend in duration or space;

   "We sustained the diplomatic negotiations as long as possible"
   "prolong the treatment of the patient"
   "keep up the good work"
   

3. keep in safety and protect from harm, decay, loss, or destruction;

   "We preserve these archeological findings"
   "The old lady could not keep up the building"
   "children must be taught to conserve our national heritage"
   "The museum curator conserved the ancient manuscripts"
   

4. keep informed;

   "He kept up on his country's foreign policies"
   

5. prevent from going to bed at night;

   "The anticipation of the trip kept the children up all night"
   "I kept myself up all night studying for the exam"
   

词汇搭配

• keep up appearances 装门面(虚饰外表)...
• keep up with 跟上
• keep up with the joneses 赶上别人
• keep one's chin up 不气馁
• keep one's end up 精神饱满地对付...
• keep up one's courage 鼓足one's勇气...
• keep up to the collar 辛勤地工作
• keep up 保持 继续 维持 跟...
• keep it up 继续下去而不松弛...
• keep up to date 赶时髦
• keep someone up to the collar 使某人拚命干活...

近反义词

【近义词】

• sustain 支持
• shoulder 肩膀
• follow 跟随
• maintain 维持
• prolong 延长
• conserve 蜜饯
• preserve 保护