preserve

• 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）。

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.

   果酱

   • 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.

   同义词confitureconservejamjellymarmalade

2. Protected areaB2formal

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

   保护区

   • 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.

   同义词parkrefugereservationreservesanctuary

3. Exclusive domainC1formal

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

   专属领域

   • 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.

   同义词areadomainfieldprovincerealmsphereterritory

   反义词commonopennesspublic

• 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。

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.

   保存

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

   同义词conservekeepmaintainprotectretainsafeguardsavestoresustainuphold

   反义词abandondamagedestroyneglectruin

2. Prevent food spoilageB1formal

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

   保存食物

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

   同义词bottlecanconservecuredryfreezejarpicklesaltsmoke

3. Keep safe or retainB2formal

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

   保存

   • 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.

   同义词conservekeepmaintainprotectretainsafeguardsavesustainuphold

   反义词abandondestroyforfeitloseneglectrelinquishsquanderwaste