to reserve
01
保留, 预留
to set something aside and keep it for future use
Transitive: to reserve a resource
例子
The company reserves a portion of its profits each quarter for investment in research and development.
该公司每季度预留一部分利润用于研发投资。
The chef frequently reserves a portion of the ingredients for tomorrow's specials.
厨师经常预留一部分食材用于明天的特色菜。
02
预订, 保留
to arrange something to be kept for later use
Transitive: to reserve a place or service
例子
They reserved a table at the restaurant for their anniversary dinner.
他们为周年纪念晚餐在餐厅预订了一张桌子。
She reserved a hotel room online before her trip to ensure accommodation upon arrival.
她旅行前在网上预订了酒店房间，以确保到达时有住宿。
03
保留
to keep something for a specific purpose or use
Transitive: to reserve sth for a purpose
例子
The manager reserved some extra time for the meeting.
经理为会议预留了一些额外时间。
The library reserves certain books for reference only, not for checkout.
图书馆保留某些书籍仅供参考，不外借。
Reserve
01
保护区
an area in which animals, etc. are protected
02
保留
a tendency to keep one's thoughts, feelings, and personal affairs to oneself
例子
She admired his reserve during the heated argument, as he stayed calm and collected.
在激烈的争论中，她钦佩他的克制，因为他保持冷静和镇定。
The British are often known for their polite reserve, which some find charming.
英国人常以他们礼貌的含蓄著称，有些人觉得这很迷人。
03
替补队员, 后备队员
an athlete who plays only when a starter on the team is replaced
04
储备, 库存
something kept back or saved for future use or a special purpose
05
预备役
armed forces that are not on active duty but can be called in an emergency
06
保护区, 保留区
a district that is reserved for particular purpose
07
储备
(medicine) potential capacity to respond in order to maintain vital functions
08
珍藏
a high-quality wine that has been aged longer or selected with extra care by the winemaker
例子
The winery ’s reserve Cabernet Sauvignon has been aged for five years to achieve a richer flavor.
酒庄的珍藏赤霞珠已经陈酿五年，以获得更丰富的风味。
Their reserve wines are crafted from handpicked grapes and aged to perfection.
他们的珍藏葡萄酒由手工采摘的葡萄酿制而成，并经过完美陈酿。
