The correct pronunciation of "keeping" is: British English [?ki?p??]; American English [?ki?p??]. 1. Simple Definitions:- As a noun, "keeping" refers to the act of adhering to, consistency.- As a verb, it means to maintain, to continue, to keep fresh.2. Phrases and Collocations:- "In keeping with" means consistent with or in harmony with something.- "Safe keeping" refers to the act of securing and storing something safely.- "Out of keeping with" implies not consistent with or mismatched to something.- "In someone's keeping" indicates under someone's care or custody.3. English-Chinese Examples:- "The security forces have been keeping a close watch on our activities."- 安全部隊一直在密切監(jiān)視我們的活動。- "Keeping a journal can be a vital step in our personal growth."- 記日記可以成為我們個人成長的關(guān)鍵一步。- "He rejected the argument that keeping the facility would be costly."- 他駁回了維持該設(shè)施將付出巨大成本的論點。- "You can protect yourself by keeping a count of what you drink."- 你可以通過記住自己所喝的東西來保護自己。