| 单词 | preserve |
| 释义 | preservepreservespreservedpreservingpreservepreserve1 /prɪˈzɜːv $ -ɜːrv/ verb [transitive]1to stop something from being harmed, damaged, or destroyed ➔ preservation: It is important to preserve the rain forests.beforest 保护热带雨林很重要。The college wants to preserve its independence.want这所学院希望保持自己的独立性。2to add something to food so that it will stay in good condition: fruit preserved in alcoholpreserve浸泡在酒里保存的水果THESAURUS: preserveprotect to keep someone or something safe from harm, damage, or illness: Don’t worry – I’ll protect you.The painting is protected by thick glass.paintbeprotectEating healthily helps to protect against many diseases.eathelpdiseasegive/offer/provide protection if something gives protection, it protects you, but often not completely: The wall gave some protection from the wind.giveThe drug can offer protection against the disease.guard to stay near to a person, place etc and watch carefully, to make sure they do not escape, or get attacked or stolen: The whole area is guarded by soldiers with guns.beguardsoldiergunThe prisoners were guarded day and night.prisonerbeguardshield to protect something from danger or damage by putting something else in front of it: He used a towel to shield his face from the heat of the flames.useflamesafeguard to protect something important such as people’s rights, jobs, health etc: Companies have a duty to safeguard the health and safety of their employees.companyemployeeThe deal will safeguard 5,000 jobs.jobsave to stop someone or something from being harmed or destroyed: They managed to save a few possessions from the fire.managepossessionWe must save the polar bear from extinction (=from dying and disappearing completely).Emergency aid could save millions of people.canpreserve to keep land, buildings, the environment etc from being harmed, destroyed, or changed too much: The organization aims to preserve the forest for future generations.aimgeneration |
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