reserve

US /rɪˈzɝːv/
UK /rɪˈzɝːv/
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1.

儲備, 備用

a supply of something kept available for future use

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The country has large oil reserves.
該國擁有大量石油儲備。
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She kept a reserve of emergency supplies in the basement.
她在地下室儲備了應急物資。
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stockstorecachehoardsupply
2.

保護區, 保留地

a place set aside for a special purpose

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The wildlife reserve is home to many rare species.
野生動物保護區是許多稀有物種的家園。
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They established a nature reserve to protect the local ecosystem.
他們建立了一個自然保護區來保護當地生態系統。
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3.

矜持, 保留

a feeling of shyness or caution

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He spoke with some reserve about his past.
他對他過去的事情有所保留。
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Her initial reserve soon faded as she got to know them.
她最初的矜持很快就消失了，因為她逐漸了解了他們。
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1.

預訂, 保留

to keep something for a particular purpose or person

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Please reserve a table for two at 7 PM.
請在晚上7點預訂一張兩人桌。
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We need to reserve some funds for emergencies.
我們需要預留一些資金以備不時之需。
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2.

保留, 預留

to refrain from using or exercising (a right, power, or privilege)

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The company decided to reserve its right to take legal action.
公司決定保留採取法律行動的權利。
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He chose to reserve his opinion until all the facts were known.
他選擇保留自己的意見，直到所有事實都清楚。
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1.

備用, 預備

kept for a special or future use

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The reserve parachute is a backup in case of emergency.
備用降落傘是緊急情況下的備用。
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They have a reserve team ready to play if needed.
他們有一支預備隊隨時準備上場。
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