keep on

英[kiːpɒn] 美[kiːpɑːn]
  • 反复地做;继续进行
  • keep v.(使)保持;继续;使耽搁;使延误n.生活必需品;生活费用;城堡主楼网络保存;保留;坚持
  • on prep.在...之上;由...支撑着;在(某一天);关于;基于adv.穿着;向前(移动);表示持续性adj.表示已连接、处于工作状态或使用中;发生;值班
Verb:
  1. allow to remain in a place or position or maintain a property or feature;

    "We cannot continue several servants any longer"
    "She retains a lawyer"
    "The family's fortune waned and they could not keep their household staff"
    "Our grant has run out and we cannot keep you on"
    "We kept the work going as long as we could"
    "She retained her composure"
    "this garment retains its shape even after many washings"

    1. After a short break, the match went on.
      经过短暂的休息,比赛继续进行。
    2. Work is going ahead on the new bridge.
      新桥的工作正在继续进行之中。