Expression Cards
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idiom
Keep a cool head
保持冷静，不要过于情绪化
Meaning
to remain calm and not get too emotional
Example
In a crisis, it's important to **keep a cool head**.
idiom
keep a low profile
避免引起注意；保持冷静和不被注意
Meaning
to avoid attracting attention; to stay calm and unnoticed
Example
After the controversy, he decided to **keep a low profile**.
idiom
keep a stiff upper lip
在困难的情况下不表现出情绪
Meaning
to not show your emotions in difficult situations
Example
Even after losing the match, the team **kept a stiff upper lip**.
idiom
keep a straight face
在有趣的情况下避免笑出声
Meaning
to avoid laughing in a funny situation
Example
It was hard to **keep a straight face** during his silly speech.
phrasal-verb
keep after
不断提醒或鼓励某人做某事
Meaning
to remind or encourage someone to do something continuously
Example
Parents often **keep after** their children to do homework.
phrasal-verb
keep ahead
保持领先
Meaning
to remain in a leading or advantageous position
Example
The company invests in innovation to **keep ahead** of competitors.
phrasal-verb
keep ahead of
保持领先或比别人更快取得进展
Meaning
to stay in front or make progress faster than others
Example
We need to **keep ahead of** the schedule to avoid stress later.
phrasal-verb
keep alive
确保文化传统继续存在
Meaning
to make sure cultural traditions continue to exist
Example
Artists work hard to **keep alive** the spirit of folk art.
idiom
keep all your eggs in one basket
依赖于单一的计划或成功的来源
Meaning
to rely on a single plan or source of success
Example
Don’t **keep all your eggs in one basket** when investing.
idiom
Keep an even keel
保持冷静和稳定，尤其在困难时期。
Meaning
To stay calm and steady, especially during difficulties.
Example
Despite the pressure, she **kept an even keel** throughout the project.
idiom
keep an eye on
小心地观察或监控某事或某人
Meaning
to watch or monitor something or someone carefully
Example
Can you **keep an eye on** the kids while I'm cooking?
idiom
keep an eye on someone
仔细观察某人，因为你不完全信任他们
Meaning
to watch someone carefully because you don’t trust them completely
Example
I’ll **keep an eye on him** while you’re away.
idiom
keep an eye out
仔细观察某事或某人
Meaning
to watch for something or someone carefully
Example
Can you **keep an eye out** for my package while I'm away?
idiom
Keep an open mind
愿意考虑新的想法或意见。
Meaning
To be willing to consider new ideas or opinions.
Example
Try to **keep an open mind** when learning about different cultures.
phrasal-verb
keep at
继续做某事，决心坚定
Meaning
to continue doing something with determination
Example
If you **keep at** your practice, you’ll master it soon.
idiom
Keep at it
继续尝试，即使很困难。
Meaning
Continue trying even when it’s hard.
Example
Don’t give up—just **keep at it**.
phrasal-verb
keep away
保持距离；避免某物或某人
Meaning
to stay at a distance; to avoid something or someone
Example
You should **keep away** from junk food if you want to stay healthy.
idiom
keep away from
避免某人或某事
Meaning
to avoid someone or something
Example
You should **keep away from** sugary drinks right now.
phrasal-verb
keep back
扣留某物; 保持距离
Meaning
to withhold something; to stay at a distance
Example
The police told the crowd to **keep back** from the scene.
idiom
keep body and soul together
努力生存或幸存
Meaning
to manage to stay alive or survive
Example
He worked day and night just to **keep body and soul together**.
phrasal-verb
keep calm
保持冷静，不生气或不烦恼
Meaning
to stay relaxed and not get angry or upset
Example
He tried to **keep calm** when everyone else was panicking.
phrasal-verb
keep cool
保持冷静
Meaning
to remain calm in a stressful situation
Example
It’s important to **keep cool** even when things go wrong.
phrasal-verb
keep down
防止增长或增长
Meaning
to prevent from increasing or growing
Example
We need to **keep down** our expenses this month.
phrasal-verb
keep dreaming
即使在困难时也要继续保持希望和雄心
Meaning
to continue having hopes and ambitions even when things are difficult
Example
No matter what happens, **keep dreaming** big.