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单词 for keeps
释义 for keeps
I. adverb
: permanently
II. adverb
1.
 a. : with the provision that one keep what he has won
  < the two men were playing the game for keeps >
 b. : with deadly seriousness : with the firm intention of winning or overcoming if at all possible
  < found out that his rival was not fooling but competing with him for keeps >
2. : with the intention of remaining in a particular state or relationship for good : permanently
 < after his experience in foreign countries he came home for keeps >
3. : with finality : with the result of ending the matter
 < stole their crown jewels … and for keeps — Ethel M. Thornbury >
 < plugged for keeps in a gun duel with a desperado — John McCarten >
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