물건을 돌려주거나 버리지 않고 계속해서 가지고 있거나 보유하다.
To have or retain possession of something and not give it back or throw it away.
예문:
"You should keep the receipt in case you need to return the item."
"I decided to keep the old letters my grandmother wrote to me."
사람이나 사물을 특정한 상태, 위치 또는 경로에 계속 머물게 하거나 유지하다.
To cause someone or something to continue in a specified condition, position, or course.
예문:
"The thick curtains help to keep the room warm during the winter."
"Please keep your voice down while the baby is sleeping."
물건을 정해진 장소나 안전한 곳에 두거나 보관하다.
To put or store something in a regular or safe place.
예문:
"Where do you keep the spare batteries for the remote control?"
"She keeps her jewelry in a locked box under the bed."
가족 등 타인의 기본적인 생활에 필요한 비용을 대거나 부양하다.
To provide for the basic needs and sustenance of someone, such as a family.
예문:
"He worked day and night to keep his large family."
"It is becoming increasingly expensive to keep a horse these days."
약속, 서약 또는 법적 의무를 지키거나 준수하다.
To honor or fulfill a promise, commitment, or legal obligation.
예문:
"A man of honor always keeps his word."
"The company failed to keep the terms of the contract."
일기, 일지 또는 장부 등에 정기적으로 내용을 기록하거나 작성하다.
To make regular written entries in a diary, journal, or account book.
예문:
"She has kept a detailed diary of her travels through Europe."
"The shopkeeper keeps a record of every transaction."
누군가를 지체하게 하거나 붙들어 두어 늦게 만들다.
To delay or detain someone, causing them to be late.
예문:
"I'm sorry to keep you, but I have one more question."
"What kept you so long at the office today?"
상하거나 부패하지 않고 좋은 상태로 보존되다.
To remain in good condition without spoiling or decaying.
예문:
"This bread will keep for about a week if you wrap it well."
"Fresh fish does not keep well in warm weather."
음식, 의복 등 생활에 필요한 기본적인 비용.
The cost of food, clothes, and other things necessary for life.
예문:
"He earns his keep by helping out on the farm."
"The cost of the dog's keep was more than they expected."
중세 성에서 가장 튼튼하고 중심부에 위치한 탑.
The strongest, innermost central tower of a medieval castle.
예문:
"The royal family took refuge in the castle keep during the siege."
"The stone walls of the keep were over three meters thick."