preserve

• Существительное, обозначающее территорию или деятельность, предназначенную для защиты дикой природы, природных ресурсов или особой цели; также может означать продукты, обработанные для предотвращения порчи.

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.

1. Fruit preserveB1formal

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

   Варенье

   • 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.

   Синонимыconfitureconservejamjellymarmalade

2. Protected areaB2formal

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

   Заповедник

   • 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.

   Синонимыparkrefugereservationreservesanctuary

3. Exclusive domainC1formal

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

   Исключительная сфера

   • 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.

   Синонимыareadomainfieldprovincerealmsphereterritory

   Антонимыcommonopennesspublic

• Глагол, означающий сохранять что-либо в первоначальном или существующем состоянии, либо обрабатывать пищу для предотвращения порчи.

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

1. Maintain in original stateB1formal

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

   Сохранять

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

   Синонимыconservekeepmaintainprotectretainsafeguardsavestoresustainuphold

   Антонимыabandondamagedestroyneglectruin

2. Prevent food spoilageB1formal

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

   Консервировать

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

   Синонимыbottlecanconservecuredryfreezejarpicklesaltsmoke

3. Keep safe or retainB2formal

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

   Сохранять

   • 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.

   Синонимыconservekeepmaintainprotectretainsafeguardsavesustainuphold

   Антонимыabandondestroyforfeitloseneglectrelinquishsquanderwaste