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to preserve
01
bewaren, behouden
to cause something to remain in its original state without any significant change
Transitive: to preserve something valuable
Voorbeelden
The library 's climate control system helps preserve rare books from damage.
Het klimaatbeheersysteem van de bibliotheek helpt zeldzame boeken te bewaren tegen schade.
02
conserveren, bewaren
to prevent food from spoiling, typically by canning or pickling
Transitive: to preserve food
Voorbeelden
Pickling cucumbers is a popular way to preserve them for later enjoyment.
Augurken inmaken is een populaire manier om ze te bewaren voor later genot.
03
behouden, beschermen
to protect something against danger or harm
Transitive: to preserve sth
Voorbeelden
Parents often try to preserve their children's innocence for as long as possible.
Ouders proberen vaak de onschuld van hun kinderen zo lang mogelijk te bewaren.
04
bewaren, behouden
to set something aside and maintain it for a particular or private use
Transitive: to preserve sth for sb/sth
Voorbeelden
The chef preserved his finest ingredients for the weekend ’s special menu.
De chef bewaarde zijn beste ingrediënten voor het speciale weekendmenu.
05
behouden, beschermen
to protect an area or population of wild animals from disturbance so it can be used for private hunting or shooting
Transitive: to preserve an area or population of animals
Voorbeelden
The forest is preserved to ensure ample game for seasonal hunting events.
Het bos wordt beschermd om voldoende wild te garanderen voor seizoensgebonden jachtevenementen.
Preserve
01
fruit that has been cooked and sweetened, typically to extend shelf life
Voorbeelden
Homemade preserve keeps longer than fresh fruit.
02
an area, activity, or interest regarded as specially reserved for a particular person or group
Voorbeelden
The old library is the scholar 's preserve.
03
a protected area where animals, plants, or natural resources are safeguarded
Dialect
American
AmericanVoorbeelden
The forest preserve covers hundreds of hectares.
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