safe keepingBrE /ˌseɪf ˈkiːpɪŋ/ 🔊NAmE /ˌseɪf ˈkiːpɪŋ/ 🔊 noun [uncountable] the fact of sth being in a safe place where it will not be lost or damaged 妥善保管；存放在安全处◆She had put her watch in her pocket for safe keeping. 为安全起见，她把手表放进了衣袋。🔊🔊the fact of sb/sth being taken care of by sb who can be trusted 安全照看；妥善照管◆The documents are in the safe keeping of our lawyers. 那些文件由我们的律师妥善保管着。🔊🔊