| 词汇 | preserve |
| 释义 | preserve verb[ T ] uk /prɪˈzɜːv/ us /prɪˈzɝːv/ B2 to keep something as it is, especially in order to prevent it from decaying or being damaged or destroyed: 保护，维护；保留；保养 to preserve the environment保护环境 We want to preserve the character of the town while improving the facilities.我们想在改善市镇设施的同时保持其特色。 The agreement preserved our right to limit trade in endangered species.这项协议保留了我们限制濒危物种贸易的权利。 Putting varnish on wood is a way of preserving it.在木料上涂清漆是保护木料的一种方法。 I need to get out of the house from time to time just to preserve (= prevent me from losing) my sanity.我需要时不时到户外去以保持头脑清醒。 See also well preserved to treat food in a particular way so that it can be kept for a long time without going bad: 对…进行保鲜处理;贮存 preserved fruit保鲜水果 oranges preserved in brandy浸在白兰地中贮存的橙子 It's our duty to preserve the planet for future generations.为了子孙后代保护好这个星球的环境是我们的职责。 The Forestry Commission is responsible for preserving over 2 million acres of woodland. The remains of the Roman fort are well preserved.这个罗马要塞的遗址保存完好。 Every attempt is being made to ensure that these works of art are preserved for posterity.正在采取一切措施以确保这些艺术品能流传后世。 He has a collection of prehistoric insects preserved in amber.他收集了很多保存在琥珀中的史前昆虫化石。 Preserving and saving aspic co-processing conserve deliverer documentalist documentarily lifeguard reclaim reprieve rescue rescuer reusable rewild saviour self-sustaining sustain sustainedly unadopted unappropriated unassigned You can also find related words, phrases, and synonyms in the topics: Preserving & storing food Industrial processing preserve noun uk /prɪˈzɜːv/ us /prɪˈzɝːv/ preservenoun (FOOD)[ C or U ] a food made from fruit or vegetables boiled with sugar and water until it becomes a firm sauce: 蜜饯;果酱 apricot preserve杏酱 jars of preserves几罐蜜饯 See also conservenounformal Jams & spreads apple butter confiture conserve filling gianduja golden syrup honey jelly lekvar lemon butter lemon curd manuka marmalade membrillo nut butter paste PB&J peanut butter quince paste spread preservenoun (ACTIVITY)[ S ] an activity that only one person or a particular type of person does or is responsible for: （某人或群体的）专门活动 Owning racehorses is the preserve of the rich.拥有赛马是富人的专利。 Sport used to be a male preserve.体育曾经是男性的专利。 Duty, obligation and responsibility accountable accountable to someone accountably answer for something buck commitment department dual role duty duty of care fail fall to someone obligatory obliged on your own head be itidiom ought to portfolio shoulder someone's answer to someone/somethingidiom the onus preservenoun (PLACE)[ C ]US a reserve（尤指野生动物）保护区（同 reserve） Zoology: zoos & wildlife reserves AONB aquarium Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty conservancy conservation area ecologically game reserve national park nature reserve ranger station reserve safari park sanctuary SSSI sustainability sustainable wildlife corridor zoo zookeeper zoological garden preserve | American Dictionarypreserve verb[ T ] us/prɪˈzɜrv/ preserveverb[T] (KEEP)to keep something as it is, esp. in order to prevent it from decaying or to protect it from being damaged or destroyed: The committee will suggest ways to preserve historically important buildings in the downtown area. To preserve food is to treat it in a particular way so it can be kept for a long time without going bad: My grandmother preserved cherries in syrup. preserve noun us/prɪˈzɜrv/ preservenoun (SEPARATE ACTIVITY)[ C ] an activity that only one person or a particular type of person does or is responsible for: The gardening is Jeanne’s special preserve. preservenoun (SEPARATE PLACE)[ C ] an area of land kept in its natural state, esp. for hunting and fishing or for raising animals and fish: a wildlife preserve preservenoun (KEPT FOOD)[ Cusually pl ] fruit cooked with sugar: apricot preserves |
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