preserve

A noun referring to an area or activity restricted for the protection of wildlife, natural resources, or a specific purpose; also can refer to food that has been processed to prevent spoilage.

ruСуществительное, обозначающее территорию или деятельность, предназначенную для защиты дикой природы, природных ресурсов или особой цели; также может означать продукты, обработанные для предотвращения порчи.esSustantivo que designa un territorio o actividad destinada a la protección de la vida silvestre, los recursos naturales o un fin especial; también puede referirse a productos tratados para evitar su deterioro.frNom désignant un territoire ou une activité visant à protéger la nature, les ressources naturelles ou un objectif particulier ; peut aussi désigner des aliments préparés pour éviter leur altération.deSubstantiv, das ein Schutzgebiet für Wildtiere und natürliche Ressourcen oder eine besondere Zweckbestimmung bezeichnet; außerdem können damit haltbar gemachte Lebensmittel gemeint sein.ptSubstantivo que designa uma área ou atividade destinada à proteção da vida selvagem, dos recursos naturais ou de um fim específico; também pode se referir a alimentos processados para evitar deterioração.zh指为保护野生动物、自然资源或特定目的而划定的区域或开展的活动；也可指经过加工以防腐坏的食物（如蜜饯、果酱）。arاسم يدل على منطقة مخصصة لحماية الحياة الفطرية والموارد الطبيعية أو على عملية الحفاظ على شيء ما من التلف أو الفقدان؛ كما يطلق على الأطعمة المحفوظة كالمربى.

1. Fruit preserve B1 formal

   A sweet spread made from fruit and sugar, cooked to a thick consistency.

   • She spread strawberry preserve on her toast.
   • Homemade preserves are often tastier than store-bought ones.
   • The pantry was full of jars of apricot preserve.

   ruВареньеesConfitura de frutasfrconfiture de fruitsdeFruchtaufstrichptDoce de frutazh果酱arمربى

   Synonyms: confitureconservejamjellymarmalade

2. Protected area B2 formal

   An area set aside for the protection of wildlife or natural resources.

   • The national preserve is home to many endangered species.
   • Hunting is strictly forbidden within the wildlife preserve.
   • They visited a nature preserve during their vacation.

   ruЗаповедникesReserva naturalfrRéserve naturelledeSchutzgebietptreservazh保护区arمحمية طبيعية

   Synonyms: parkrefugereservationreservesanctuary

3. Exclusive domain C1 formal

   An activity or sphere regarded as reserved for a particular person or group.

   • Higher education was once the preserve of the wealthy.
   • The sport was traditionally the preserve of the aristocracy.
   • This type of art remains the preserve of a small elite.

   ruИсключительная сфераesTerritorio exclusivofrDomaine réservédeExklusiver BereichptDomínio exclusivozh专属领域arمجال خاص

   Synonyms: areadomainfieldprovincerealmsphereterritory

   Antonyms: commonopennesspublic

• preserves plural form
• preserves' possessive plural form
• preserve's possessive singular form

A verb meaning to maintain something in its original or existing state, or to treat food to prevent decay.

ruГлагол, означающий сохранять что-либо в первоначальном или существующем состоянии, либо обрабатывать пищу для предотвращения порчи.esVerbo que significa mantener algo en su estado original o existente, protegerlo de daño o pérdida, o tratar alimentos para evitar que se estropeen.frVerbe signifiant maintenir quelque chose dans son état d'origine ou actuel, ou traiter les aliments pour éviter leur détérioration.deVerb, das bedeutet, etwas in seinem ursprünglichen oder bestehenden Zustand zu erhalten oder zu bewahren; außerdem Lebensmittel haltbar zu machen, um Verderb zu verhindern.ptVerbo que significa manter algo em seu estado original ou atual, protegendo-o de danos ou alterações, ou tratar alimentos para evitar sua deterioração.zh动词，指使某物保持原有的或现有的状态，使其不受损坏或改变；也指对食物进行加工处理以防止腐坏。arفعل يعني الحفاظ على شيء ما في حالته الأصلية أو القائمة، أو معالجة الطعام لمنع فساده.

1. Maintain in original state B1 formal

   To keep something in its original condition or good state; to protect from harm or decay.

   • They work to preserve historical buildings.
   • The cold weather helped preserve the food.
   • We must preserve the environment for future generations.

   ruСохранятьesPreservar en estado originalfrPréserver (maintenir en l'état)deErhaltenptPreservarzh保存arالحفاظ على الشيء

   Synonyms: conservekeepmaintainprotectretainsafeguardsavestoresustainuphold

   Antonyms: abandondamagedestroyneglectruin

2. Prevent food spoilage B1 formal

   To treat or prepare food so that it does not decay or spoil.

   • She preserved the fruits by making jam.
   • Salt is often used to preserve meat.
   • They learned how to preserve vegetables for the winter.

   ruКонсервироватьesConservar alimentosfrPréserver les aliments (conserver)deKonservierenptConservarzh保存食物arحفظ الطعام

   Synonyms: bottlecanconservecuredryfreezejarpicklesaltsmoke

3. Keep safe or retain B2 formal

   To keep something safe from loss or change; to retain a quality or condition.

   • He managed to preserve his dignity during the argument.
   • The team preserved their lead until the end of the match.
   • She preserved the family traditions through storytelling.

   ruСохранятьesPreservarfrpréserver, conserverdeBewahrenptPreservarzh保存arحِفْظ

   Synonyms: conservekeepmaintainprotectretainsafeguardsavesustainuphold

   Antonyms: abandondestroyforfeitloseneglectrelinquishsquanderwaste

• preserved past participle
• preserved past simple
• preserving present participle
• preserves third person singular