preservation

• 指保护某物免受损失、损坏、破坏或危险的行为或过程，也包括保持良好状态以及通过防止有害变化而实现的改善。

A noun referring to the act or process of protecting something from loss, damage, decay, or danger, including the condition of being well preserved and the improvement achieved by preventing harmful changes.

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1. Protection from harmB2formal

   The act of keeping something safe from damage, loss, or danger.

   保护

   • The preservation of historical buildings is important for cultural heritage.
   • Wildlife preservation efforts have increased in recent years.
   • The preservation of natural resources is a global priority.

   同义词conservationdefenseprotectionsafety

   反义词damagedestructionendangermentneglectruin

2. State of being maintainedB2formal

   The condition of something being kept in good or original condition.

   保存状态

   • The old manuscript is in a remarkable state of preservation.
   • The building's poor preservation led to its collapse.
   • The food was in excellent preservation after being frozen.

   同义词careconservationmaintenanceprotectionupkeep

   反义词damagedecaydestructiondeteriorationneglectruin

3. Preventing decayB2formal

   A method or process used to stop organic matter from rotting or decomposing.

   防腐保存

   • Salt is commonly used for the preservation of meat.
   • Freezing is an effective method of food preservation.
   • Chemical preservation helps keep fruits fresh for longer.

   同义词canningconservationcuringfreezingmummificationsaltingsmoking

   反义词decaydecompositiondestruction

4. Improvement through preventionC1formal

   An instance of making something better by stopping it from being lost, injured, or changed.

   以防促保

   • The preservation of the old town square improved the area's appeal.
   • Through careful preservation, the artwork regained its original beauty.
   • The preservation of the forest prevented further environmental damage.

   同义词careconservationkeepingmaintenanceprotectionsavingupkeep