preserves
US /prɪˈzɜrvz/
UK /prɪˈzɜːvz/
複數名詞
果醬, 蜜餞
fruit cooked with sugar and stored in jars
範例:
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My grandmother makes delicious homemade strawberry preserves.
我奶奶做的草莓果醬很好吃。
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We had toast with butter and fruit preserves for breakfast.
我們早餐吃了塗有黃油和水果果醬的吐司。
動詞
保存, 保護
to maintain (something) in its original or existing state
範例:
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The old traditions are still preserved in this remote village.
在這個偏遠的村莊裡，古老的傳統仍然保留著。
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Efforts are being made to preserve the endangered species.
正在努力保護瀕危物種。