Kept

分析词义

可指持续某种状态（“kept quiet”）、保存物品、饲养宠物，或遵守诺言。被动结构 “was kept” 常见于描述限制或照料情境。

列举例句

1. “She kept the letters in a wooden box.” (她把信放在一个木盒里。)
2. “They kept talking until the cafe closed.” (他们一直聊到咖啡馆打烊。)
3. “He kept his promise and arrived early.” (他遵守诺言，早早到了。)

词根分析

“Keep” 源自古英语 “cēpan”（抓住、注视、守护），与古诺尔斯语词形有接触演变，现代义围绕“持有、维持”。

词缀分析

不规则动词 “keep - kept - kept”，无系统前缀；短语动词如 “kept on”、“kept up” 极为常见。

文化背景

家庭叙事里 “kept a diary” 体现私人记录习惯；法律语境 “kept records” 强调合规留痕。

单词变形

• 固定搭配: “kept in mind” (牢记在心), “kept pace with” (跟上节奏)

记忆辅助

发音短促有力，像“咔嗒”一声把门关好——东西被“keep”住就不会跑掉。

助记故事

“The librarian kept rare maps in a locked cabinet behind the desk.” (图书管理员把珍贵地图锁在柜台后的柜子里。)

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