读音

/prɪˈzɜːrv/

释义

• 动词:

  1. 保存，保护，使不遭受损害。例如: “The museum preserves ancient artifacts for future generations.” (博物馆为后代保存古代文物)
  2. 防腐处理，腌制。例如: “She makes delicious jam by preserving fresh fruits.” (她通过腌制新鲜水果制作美味的果酱)

• 名词:

  1. 保护区，野生动物保护区。例如: “The national park is a preserve for endangered species.” (国家公园是濒危物种的保护区)
  2. 预留物，专有领域。例如: “That’s his preserve; don’t interfere.” (那是他的领地，不要干涉)

短语

• “food preservatives” 食品防腐剂，用于延长食物的保质期。
• “to preserve the status quo” 保持现状，维持原状。

例句

• 动词: “The government is working to preserve the cultural heritage of the region.” (政府正在努力保护该地区的文化遗产)
• 名词: “The forest preserve is a sanctuary for many rare animals.” (森林保护区是许多稀有动物的避难所)

同义词

• conserve
• maintain
• protect
• safeguard
• keep