preserved

• 指某物被保存下来保持原状，或受到保护而免于损坏、变质或改变。

Describes something that has been kept in its original state or protected from decay, damage, or change.

1. Protected from decayB1formal

   Treated or stored in a way that prevents spoilage or decomposition, allowing for later use.

   保存的

   • The preserved fruit was stored in jars for the winter.
   • They ate preserved meat during their long journey.
   • The museum displayed preserved specimens of ancient plants.

   同义词cannedconservedcureddriedfreeze-driedfrozenpickledsaltedsmokedtinned

   反义词decayedrottenspoiled

2. Maintained in original stateB1formal

   Kept intact or unchanged, often referring to historical artifacts, buildings, or traditions.

   保存完好的

   • The ancient city was remarkably well preserved.
   • The preserved documents gave historians valuable insights.
   • They worked hard to keep the old traditions preserved.

   同义词conservedintactmaintainedpristineprotectedunalteredunchanged

   反义词alteredchangeddestroyedmodifiedneglectedruined

• 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