另外有一個英文單字 stay（聽發音）有＂留、留下＂的意思，不過如果寫成 stay in 就有留在或保持某個狀態的意思，例如 stay in shape 就是保持身材。
保持的英文名詞常用 holding（聽發音）或 keeping（聽發音）來表示，沒錯，就是前面提到的 keep 與 hold 的名詞化結果，例如紀錄保持英文是 record keeping。
保持英文造句練習
I want to maintain the current practice.我想要保持現在的做法。
General manager, said he was very satisfied with the current efficiency and we must continue to maintain.
總經理說他非常滿意現在的工作效率並要求我們繼續保持。
In order to run a marathon to the end must know maintain physical strength.
為了跑馬拉松到最後必須知道保持體力。
Many people are looking for methods of keep young.
許多人都在尋找保持年輕的方法。
Entrepreneurship process need to keep enthusiasm.
創業的過程需要保持熱情。
This refrigerator flaunt it can keep food fresh longer than the old type.
這個冰箱標榜可以保持食物新鮮度比舊型的更久。
Want to keep in shape need to continue the movement.
想要保持身材就要持續的運動。
Want to keep the daily running habit is not easy, but worth to effort.
想要保持每天跑步的習慣並不容易，但是值得努力。