keep down 是什么意思？keep down 的含义 - 柯林高阶英语学习词典 - 在线工具

1. phrasal verb

If you keep the number, size, or amount of something down, you do not let it get bigger or go higher.

The prime aim is to keep inflation down. [VERB noun PARTICLE]

Administration costs were kept down to just £460. [VERB PARTICLE noun]

2. phrasal verb

If someone keeps a group of people down, they prevent them from getting power and status and being completely free.

No matter what a woman tries to do to improve her situation, there is some barrier or attitude to keep her down. [VERB noun PARTICLE]

[Also VERB PARTICLE noun]oppress, burden, depress, harass, dispirit, take the heart out of

3. phrasal verb

If you keep food or drink down, you manage to swallow it properly and not vomit, even though you feel sick.

I tried to give her something to drink but she couldn't keep it down. [VERB noun PARTICLE]

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