preserve
柯林斯词典
1. V-T If you preserve a situation or condition, you make sure that it remains as it is, and does not change or end. 维护
We will do everything to preserve peace. 我们将竭尽全力维护和平。
2. preservationN-UNCOUNT 维护
...the preservation of the status quo. …现状的维护。
3. V-T If you preserve something, you take action to save it or protect it from damage or decay. 保护
We need to preserve the forest. 我们需要保护森林。
4. preservationN-UNCOUNT 保护
...the preservation of buildings of architectural or historic interest. …对具有建筑学或历史意义的建筑物的保护。
5. V-T If you preserve food, you treat it in order to prevent it from decaying so that you can store it for a long time. 保藏
I like to make puree, using only enough sugar to preserve the plums. 我喜欢做果酱,只用足够的糖来保藏李子。
6. N-PLURAL Preserves are foods made by cooking fruit with a large amount of sugar so that they can be stored for a long time. 果酱
She decided to make peach preserves for Christmas gifts. 她决定做桃子果酱作圣诞礼物。
7. N-COUNT If you say that a job or activity is the preserve of a particular person or group of people, you mean that they are the only ones who take part in it. 独揽之事; 独占的活动
The making and conduct of foreign policy is largely the preserve of the president. 外交政策的制定和实施很大程度上是总统的独揽之事。
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preserve /prɪˈzɜːv/ (preserving,preserved,preserves)
剑桥词典
- to keep something as it is, especially in order to prevent it from decaying or being damaged or destroyed
- It's our duty to preserve the planet for future generations .
- The Forestry Commission is responsible for preserving over 2 million acres of woodland .
- The remains of the Roman fort are well preserved.
- Every attempt is being made to ensure that these works of art are preserved for posterity .
- He has a collection of prehistoric insects preserved in amber . 返回 preserve
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。
也见 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
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