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Longman Dictionary of Contemporary English 5++朗文当代英语 5++LDOCE 5++朗文 5++keep·ing /ˈkiːpɪŋ/ noun  1 in keeping (with something) matching something, or suitable in a particular situation (某事物)一致;适合〔某情况〕 In keeping with tradition, everyone wore black. 按照传统,所有人都身着黑色的衣服。2 out of keeping (with something) not matching something or not suitable in a particular situation (某事物)不一致[不符合];不适合〔某情况〕 The cheerful cover of the book is out of keeping with the sad story told inside it. 这本书活泼的封面和书中悲伤的故事不相称。3. in somebody’s keeping SAFEbeing looked after or guarded by someone 由某人照顾[保管] safekeeping
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keeping
keeping /ˈkiːpɪŋ/ noun
 Word Family: noun: keep, keeper, keeping; verb: keep; adjective: kept
1. in keeping (with something) matching something, or suitable in a particular situation:
    In keeping with tradition, everyone wore black.
2. out of keeping (with something) not matching something or not suitable in a particular situation:
    The cheerful cover of the book is out of keeping with the sad story told inside it.
3. in sb’s keeping being looked after or guarded by someone
safekeeping


keep·ingBrE /ˈkiːpɪŋ/ 🔊NAmE /ˈkiːpɪŋ/ 🔊 nounin sb's ˈkeepingbeing taken care of by sb 由某人照料(或供养、饲养)   see also safe keeping in ˈkeeping (with sth)appropriate or expected in a particular situation; in agreement with sth (与…)协调,一致The latest results are in keeping with our earlier findings. 最新结果与我们先前的发现一致。🔊🔊out of ˈkeeping (with sth)not appropriate or expected in a particular situation; not in agreement with sth (与…)不协调,不一致The painting is out of keeping with the rest of the room. 这幅画和这屋子的其他陈设不协调。🔊🔊