reserve

• Существительное, обозначающее запас чего-либо, хранящийся для будущего использования, или участок земли, выделенный для определённой цели, такой как охрана дикой природы или военное использование.

A noun referring to a supply or stock of something kept for future use, or an area of land set aside for a specific purpose such as wildlife conservation or military use.

1. Supply kept for future useB1formal

   A supply of something that is kept available for use when needed.

   Запас

   • The country has large oil reserves.
   • We keep a reserve of food in case of emergencies.
   • The bank maintains a cash reserve for unexpected withdrawals.

   Synonymsbacklogbankcachefundhoardpoolreservoirstockstockpilestoresupply

2. Protected areaB1formal

   An area of land set aside for wildlife, conservation, or recreation.

   Заповедник

   • The nature reserve is home to many rare species.
   • Visitors are not allowed to hunt in the wildlife reserve.
   • The government established a marine reserve to protect coral reefs.

   Synonymsparkpreserverefugereservationsanctuary

3. Restraint or cautionB2formal

   A tendency to be quiet, cautious, or restrained in behavior or speech.

   Сдержанность

   • He spoke with reserve, not wanting to offend anyone.
   • Her natural reserve made her seem distant at first.
   • The diplomat showed great reserve during the tense negotiations.

   Synonymsaloofnessdetachmentinhibitionremotenessreticenceself-restrainttaciturnityuncommunicativeness

   Antonymscandorfranknessopennessoutspokenness

4. Military reserveB2formal

   A part of a country's military forces that is not on active duty but can be called upon if needed.

   Резерв

   • He served in the army reserve for ten years.
   • The reserve troops were mobilized during the crisis.
   • Many soldiers in the reserve have full-time civilian jobs.

   Synonymsmilitia

• Глагол, используемый для обозначения действия по сохранению чего-либо для будущего использования или организации того, чтобы что-то было оставлено для определённого лица или цели.

A verb used to indicate the act of keeping something for future use, or arranging for something to be kept for a particular person or purpose.

1. Book or secureA2formal

   To arrange for something to be kept for you, such as a seat, table, or room.

   Забронировать

   • I would like to reserve a table for two at 7 PM.
   • She reserved a room at the hotel for three nights.
   • We need to reserve our seats for the concert in advance.

   Synonymsbespeakbookengageholdprearrangeprocureretainsecure

   Antonymscancel

2. Keep for future useB1formal

   To keep something for a particular purpose or time.

   Сохранять

   • The company reserves the right to change the terms.
   • He reserved some money for emergencies.
   • They reserved the best seats for the VIP guests.

   Synonymsconserveearmarkholdkeepput asideretainsaveset aside

   Antonymsconsumeexpendspendsquanderusewaste

3. Hold back or refrainB2formal

   To refrain from expressing or showing something immediately.

   Воздерживаться

   • She reserved her judgment until she had all the facts.
   • He reserved his comments for the private meeting.
   • I reserve my opinion until I see the final results.

   Synonymsbottle upcheckconcealcurbhold backkeep backrepressrestrainsuppresswithhold

   Antonymsdiscloseexpressreleaserevealvent