| 词组 | keep somebody in |
| 释义 | (redirected from keep somebody in)keep in1. To physically hold or force someone or something to stay in a particular space or area. A noun or pronoun can be used between "keep" and "in." Keep the kids in the house while I try to scare off this raccoon. Can you please keep the dog in his crate when Clara comes over? She's afraid of dogs. 2. To store something in a particular place. A noun or pronoun can be used between "keep" and "in." Why do you insist on keeping the raisins in the refrigerator? They're hard as a rock now! 3. To restrain something, usually laughter. A noun or pronoun can be used between "keep" and "in." I had a hard time keeping in my laughter when Uncle Ned walked in wearing that gigantic straw hat of his. 4. To keep someone informed about and/or involved in something, such as a plan or project, especially that which involves or pertains to a specific group. A noun or pronoun can be used between "keep" and "in." We've hired a new intern to help you with data entry, so be sure to keep her in on the project. keep (someone or an animal) into make someone or an animal stay inside. I will have to keep Billy in until his cold is better. Keep the dog in. It's too cold for her to go out. Keep in the children and the animals until it warms up. keep inv. 1. To hold or maintain someone or something inside of something else: I wish you wouldn't keep the onions in the same drawer as the bread. 2. To restrain someone or something within some place: It's raining very hard, so keep the cat in tonight. I couldn't keep in my laughter when I heard the joke. 3. To provide someone with some information needed to take part in a group activity: We met with them every week to keep them in on the job that we were doing. |
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