1 preserve /prɪˈzɚv/ verb preserves; preserved; preserving
preserves; preserved; preserving
Learner's definition of PRESERVE
[+ object]
1
: to keep (something) in its original state or in good condition保存;保持;維護 2
: to keep (something) safe from harm or loss : protect保護 -
These laws are intended to help preserve our natural resources.制定這些法律的目的是有助於保護自然資源。
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They are fighting to preserve their rights as citizens.他們正奮力維護自己的公民權利。
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a substance that helps preserve wood有助於保護木材的物質
3
: to prevent (food) from decaying保存,保藏(食物)
— preserver
noun, plural preservers [count] 2 preserve /prɪˈzɚv/ noun
plural preserves
2 preserve
/prɪˈzɚv/
noun
plural preserves
Learner's definition of PRESERVE
1
: a sweet food made of fruit cooked in sugar果醬 [count]
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usually plural通常用複數 [noncount]
2
[count] : an area where plants, animals, minerals, etc., are protected保護區 3
[singular] : an activity, job, interest, etc., that is available to or considered suitable for only a particular group of people(僅適合某人群的)專屬領域 —
often + of