keep up
保持,持續,使…不能入睡,熬夜,支撐
keep up
v 1: maintain a required pace or level; "He could not keep up and
dropped out of the race"
2: lengthen or extend in duration or space; "We sustained the
diplomatic negociations as long as possible"; "prolong the
treatment of the patient"; "keep up the good work" [syn: prolong,
sustain]
3: keep in safety and protect from harm, decay, loss, or
destruction; "We preserve these archeological findings";
"The old lady could not keep up the building"; "children
must be taught to conserve our national heritage"; "The
museum curator conserved the ancient manuscripts" [syn: conserve,
preserve, maintain]
4: keep informed; "He kept up on his country's foreign
policies" [syn: keep abreast, follow]
5: prevent from going to bed at night; "The anticipation of the
trip kept the children up all night"; "I kept myself up
all night studying for the exam"