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safekeeping

Longman Dictionary of Contemporary English 5++朗文当代英语 5++LDOCE 5++朗文 5++safe·keep·ing /ˌseɪfˈkiːpɪŋ/ noun [uncountable]  SAFEthe state of being kept safe, or the action of keeping something safe 安全保管,妥善保管for safekeeping My passport was in the inner pocket of my bag, for safekeeping. 为安全起见,我的护照放在包的内袋里。
Examples from the Corpus
safekeepingThe men arrested at Stony Stratford were sent north for safekeeping.Your Will should be lodged with your bank or solicitor for safekeeping.One copy, by registered post to the University Press, a second deposited in the bank vaults for safekeeping.After making his plans for the safekeeping of funds in several banks he started off on his travels once again.Claudel took note of the time - five past nine - and removed his watch to the safekeeping of his hand.One of Durie's duties was the safekeeping of legal documents.for safekeepingThe artworks are stored in a bank vault for safekeeping.
safe·keep·ing nounChineseSyllable
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safekeeping
safekeeping /ˌseɪfˈkiːpɪŋ/ noun [uncountable]
the state of being kept safe, or the action of keeping something safe
    for safekeeping
    My passport was in the inner pocket of my bag, for safekeeping.