Expression Cards
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phrasal-verb
keep up
维持或继续一种习惯或传统
Meaning
to maintain or continue a custom or tradition
Example
Our family still **keeps up** the tradition of making homemade sweets on Eid.
phrasal-verb
keep up growth
随着时间推移保持经济增长
Meaning
to maintain economic progress over time
Example
The government is focusing on policies to **keep up growth** while maintaining stability.
phrasal-verb
keep up morale
保持团队精神和积极的能量
Meaning
to maintain team spirit and positive energy
Example
The coach worked hard to **keep up morale** after the team’s loss.
phrasal-verb
keep up on
保持与在线工作或沟通保持更新
Meaning
to stay updated with online work or communication
Example
She always **keeps up on** company news through Slack.
phrasal-verb
keep up the momentum
继续以相同的精力和热情工作
Meaning
to continue working with the same energy and enthusiasm
Example
After achieving success, the team must **keep up the momentum**.
idiom
keep up with
保持与某事或某人相同的水平或保持知情
Meaning
to stay informed or at the same level as something or someone
Example
It's hard to **keep up with** the latest tech trends.
phrasal-verb
keep up with changes
保持对新发展的了解或更新
Meaning
to stay informed or updated about new developments
Example
Employees must **keep up with changes** in company policies.
phrasal-verb
keep up with studies
保持与他人相同的学术进展水平
Meaning
to stay at the same level as others in your academic progress
Example
It's important to **keep up with studies** to avoid falling behind in class.
idiom
keep up with the Joneses
试图在财富或财产上与邻居或同龄人匹敌
Meaning
to try to match your neighbors or peers in wealth or possessions
Example
Many people go into debt trying to **keep up with the Joneses**.
idiom
keep up with the times
保持更新或适应现代趋势
Meaning
to stay updated or adapt to modern trends
Example
In the fast-moving tech industry, companies must **keep up with the times**.
phrasal-verb
keep up your hopes
保持相信一切会好转
Meaning
to stay confident that things will turn out well
Example
Even in difficult times, she managed to **keep up her hopes**.
idiom
keep your cards close to your chest
保持你的计划或意图秘密
Meaning
to keep your plans or intentions secret
Example
She always **keeps her cards close to her chest** during negotiations.
idiom
keep your chin up
在困难的情况下保持积极，并且不要失去希望
Meaning
to stay positive and not lose hope in difficult situations
Example
**Keep your chin up**; things will get better soon.
idiom
keep your cool
在压力或挑衅下保持冷静
Meaning
to stay calm under stress or provocation
Example
Even in emergencies, he always **keeps his cool**.
idiom
keep your dreams alive
即使困难，也要继续相信自己的目标
Meaning
to continue believing in your goals even when it's hard
Example
No matter how tough life gets, **keep your dreams alive**.
idiom
keep your emotions in check
控制你的情绪
Meaning
to control your emotions
Example
It's important to **keep your emotions in check** during a meeting.
idiom
keep your eye on the ball
专注于你的目标
Meaning
to stay focused on your goal
Example
If you **keep your eye on the ball**, you’ll succeed.
idiom
keep your eye on the prize
尽管有障碍，仍然专注于你的目标
Meaning
to stay focused on your goal or objective despite obstacles
Example
Even though the road was tough, he always **kept his eye on the prize** and succeeded.
idiom
keep your eyes on the prize
尽管有困难，依然保持专注于目标
Meaning
to stay focused on your goal despite difficulties
Example
Even during tough times, she **kept her eyes on the prize**.
idiom
keep your eyes peeled
保持警惕并仔细观察
Meaning
to stay alert and watch carefully
Example
Keep your eyes peeled for any signs of trouble.
idiom
keep your fingers crossed
希望好运
Meaning
to hope for good luck
Example
I am **keeping my fingers crossed** for the exam results.
idiom
Keep your friends close and your enemies closer
保持与朋友的良好关系非常重要，但理解你的敌人也同样重要。
Meaning
It's important to maintain good relationships with your friends, but it's equally important to understand your enemies.
Example
He always watches his competitors carefully because he believes in **keeping your friends close and your enemies closer**.
idiom
Keep your head above water
设法在困难中生存或应对。
Meaning
Manage to survive or cope with difficulties.
Example
It’s hard, but I’m trying to **keep my head above water**.
phrasal-verb
keep your head high
即使面对批评或失败，仍然保持自信和骄傲
Meaning
to stay confident and proud even after facing criticism or failure
Example
No matter what happens, always **keep your head high**.