conserve

US /kənˈsɝːv/
UK /kənˈsɝːv/
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1.

保护, 保存

protect (something, especially an environmentally or culturally important place or thing) from harm or destruction

:
We must conserve our natural resources for future generations.
我们必须为子孙后代保护我们的自然资源。
Efforts are being made to conserve endangered species.
正在努力保护濒危物种。
2.

节约, 节省

use (something) sparingly so as to avoid depletion

:
We need to conserve water during the drought.
干旱期间我们需要节约用水。
He tried to conserve his energy for the final sprint.
他试图节省体力以备最后冲刺。
1.

果酱, 蜜饯

a type of jam or fruit preserve, typically made from whole fruit boiled with sugar

:
She spread strawberry conserve on her toast.
她在吐司上涂了草莓果酱
Homemade peach conserve is her specialty.
自制桃子果酱是她的拿手好戏。