kept (A1)

カタカナ: ケプト

IPA: /kɛpt/

Definition

The past tense and past participle of 'keep', used to describe retaining possession of something, continuing an action, or remaining in a specific state.

意味: 「keep」の過去形および過去分詞。何かを所有し続けること、動作を継続すること、あるいは特定の状態のままでいることを表します。

Examples / 例文

• He kept the old letters in a box under his bed. — 彼は古い手紙をベッドの下の箱に保管していた。

• The shop has kept its prices the same for three years. — その店は3年間、価格を据え置いている。

• She kept quiet during the meeting, even though she disagreed. — 彼女は反対だったにもかかわらず、会議中は黙っていた。

Kept の日本語訳

Japanese translations of Kept:

• 保った
• 持ち続けた
• 維持した

How to Use Kept

keep + noun (collocation)

To retain possession of or maintain something. — "She kept her old diary."

keep + -ing (collocation)

To continue doing something. — "He kept asking questions."

keep + adjective (collocation)

To remain in a particular state or condition. — "The room was kept clean."

keep from + -ing (prepositional phrase)

To prevent oneself or someone else from doing something. — "She couldn't keep from laughing."

keep up with (phrasal verb)

To stay at the same level or pace as someone or something. — "It's hard to keep up with the latest technology."

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