to preserve
01
保存, 保护
to cause something to remain in its original state without any significant change
Transitive: to preserve something valuable
例子
Historical artifacts are preserved in museums to maintain their original condition.
历史文物在博物馆中被保存以保持其原始状态。
02
保存, 防腐
to prevent food from spoiling, typically by canning or pickling
Transitive: to preserve food
例子
Last year, we preserved the surplus tomatoes by canning them for use in sauces during the winter.
去年，我们通过罐装保存了多余的西红柿，以便在冬季用于酱料中。
03
保护, 保存
to protect something against danger or harm
Transitive: to preserve sth
例子
It 's important to preserve natural habitats to protect endangered species.
保护自然栖息地对于保护濒危物种很重要。
04
保存, 保护
to set something aside and maintain it for a particular or private use
Transitive: to preserve sth for sb/sth
例子
The company preserved certain resources exclusively for high-priority projects.
该公司保留了某些资源专门用于高优先级项目。
05
保护, 保存
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
例子
They preserved the land for exclusive hunting rights among members.
他们保留了土地，供成员之间享有独家狩猎权。
Preserve
01
fruit that has been cooked and sweetened, typically to extend shelf life
例子
She made a jar of apricot preserve.
02
an area, activity, or interest regarded as specially reserved for a particular person or group
例子
This task is her intellectual preserve.
03
a protected area where animals, plants, or natural resources are safeguarded
Dialect
American
American例子
Visitors must respect rules in the wildlife preserve.
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