keep up
Phrasal Verb
BritishAmericanAustralian
★★★★★ Very Common
Neutral
Meaning: To maintain the same pace or level
跟上、保持
Seguir el ritmo, mantener el nivel
ついていく、維持する
따라가다, 유지하다
To continue at the same rate as something or someone else.
与某事或某人保持同样的速度或水平。
Continuar al mismo ritmo que algo o alguien.
何かや誰かと同じペースで続けること。
다른 것이나 다른 사람과 같은 속도나 수준을 유지하는 것을 의미한다.
Base verb: keep
Particle: up
Separable: No — the verb and particle stay together
Examples
- I can't keep up with all these changes. 这些变化我都跟不上了。No puedo seguir el ritmo de tantos cambios.これだけの変化についていけない。이 많은 변화를 따라갈 수가 없다.
- Keep up the good work! 继续保持!¡Seguid así de bien!その調子で頑張って!계속 잘하고 있어!
- She walks too fast for me to keep up. 她走得太快,我跟不上。Camina demasiado rápido para que yo pueda seguirle el ritmo.彼女は歩くのが速すぎてついていけない。그녀는 걸음이 너무 빨라서 따라갈 수가 없다.
Pronunciation
Usage Guide
Context: pace, progress
Tone: encouraging
✓ Do Say
- Keep it up!继续保持!¡Seguid así!その調子!그 조자로 계속해!
Origin & History
From keeping level with something.
Cultural Context
Era: Modern
Generation: All ages
Social background: Universal
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