Cool MateKeep that 对比 Retain
在英语中何时使用每一个，包含含义、语域和例句。
Keep that
前 2000（常见）
Retain
前 2000（常见）B2verb
| Keep that | Retain | |
|---|---|---|
| 发音 | 🇬🇧 //kiːp ðæt//🇺🇸 //kip ðæt// | 🇬🇧 //rɪˈteɪn//🇺🇸 //rɪˈteɪn// |
| 含义 | To continue having or holding something. | 保持或持有某物。To keep or hold something. |
| 例句 | Please keep that gift safe until her birthday. | It's important to retain information during exams. |
| 语域 | 中性 | 中性 |
| 常见程度 | 前 2000（常见） | 前 2000（常见） |
| CEFR 等级 | - | B2 |
| 词性 | verb | |
| 搭配 | keep that in mind, keep that safe, keep that secret | retain customers, retain information, retain control, retain talent |
| 反义 | - | lose, discard, abandon |
| 常见错误 | Confused with 'keep it', which implies holding a specific item., Used too literally; can be a metaphor or idiomatic. | Confused with 'retain' vs 'obtain'., Using 'retain' without an object., Misusing 'retain' in informal contexts. |
| 用法说明 | Commonly used in both spoken and written English. It’s informal but appropriate in most contexts. Avoid using it in very formal situations. | 在讨论保留信息、物品或特质时使用'保留'。比'保持'更正式。在随意的对话中避免使用。Use 'retain' when discussing keeping information, objects, or qualities. It's more formal than 'keep'. Avoid in casual speech. |
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常见问题：Keep that 对比 Retain
Keep that和Retain 有什么区别？
Keep that: To continue having or holding something. Retain: To keep or hold something.
能各给一个例子吗？
Keep that: Please keep that gift safe until her birthday. Retain: It's important to retain information during exams.
我可以互换使用 Keep that和Retain 吗？
不总是。Keep that和Retain 相关，有时可以互换，但在语域、常见程度和用法上不同，所以换用可能改变意思或语气。替换前先看看上面的区别。