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keepsake

/ˈkiːpseɪk/
English Definition
n. a small item kept in memory of the person who gave it or originally owned it
中文释义
纪念品
Example Sentence

The old compass, passed down from her grandfather, served as a cherished keepsake of his maritime voyages.

那枚古老的罗盘是从她祖父那里传下来的,成为他航海生涯的珍贵纪念品。

Synonyms
memento souvenir token
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Practice — Definition Match

Which choice best defines “keepsake”?

  1. A Friendly association, especially with people who share one's interests
  2. B A small item kept in memory of the person who gave it or originally owned it
  3. C A person who puts a plan or system into action
  4. D The place where someone or something is located or has been put
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B — A small item kept in memory of the person who gave it or originally owned it. “keepsake” means a small item kept in memory of the person who gave it or originally owned it.

Practice — Which Word Fits?

Which word means “a small item kept in memory of the person who gave it or originally owned it”?

  1. A implementer
  2. B position
  3. C fellowship
  4. D keepsake
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D — keepsake. “keepsake” means a small item kept in memory of the person who gave it or originally owned it.

Common questions about “keepsake”

What does “keepsake” mean?

keepsake — a small item kept in memory of the person who gave it or originally owned it. In Chinese: 纪念品.

How do you pronounce “keepsake”?

keepsake is pronounced /ˈkiːpseɪk/.

How is “keepsake” used in a sentence?

The old compass, passed down from her grandfather, served as a cherished keepsake of his maritime voyages. (那枚古老的罗盘是从她祖父那里传下来的,成为他航海生涯的珍贵纪念品。)

What are synonyms for “keepsake”?

memento, souvenir, token — all close in meaning to keepsake (a small item kept in memory of the person who gave it or originally owned it).

Is “keepsake” an SAT vocabulary word?

Yes. keepsake is on the SAT Prep Basic list — the everyday academic words the SAT assumes you already have. The Digital SAT does not test vocabulary in isolation; words like this one are tested through Words in Context questions, where you choose the word that completes a passage most logically and precisely.

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