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keep

/kip/

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variant 1: kept
variant 2: keeps
variant 3: keeping

1 · verb

keep in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g.,

保持；保

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Please keep the table tidy for the next group of students.

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请保持桌面整洁，方便下一组同学使用。

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Pronunciation: /kip/

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