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Keeper Meaning in English

word

/ˈkipɝ/
KEE-pur
/kˈiːpɐ/
KEE-puh

释义

A person who looks after something, such as an animal, building, or valuable object. In sports, especially soccer, 'keeper' is a short way to say goalkeeper.

用法与细微差别

Common in both formal ('zookeeper', 'groundskeeper') and informal speech. In sports, 'keeper' almost always means goalkeeper in soccer or hockey. Informally, 'a real keeper' can describe a person worth keeping in a relationship. Avoid confusing with 'keep' (the verb).

例句

The zoo keeper feeds the lions every day.

basic

Our football team needs a new keeper.

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He is the keeper of the old lighthouse.

basic

Wow, you're really organized—you're a real keeper!

natural

The keeper made an amazing save at the last minute.

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She’s been the keeper of these family traditions for years.

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