preserve

US /prɪˈzɝːv/
UK /prɪˈzɝːv/
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1.

保存, 保护, 维持

maintain (something) in its original or existing state

:
We must preserve our natural resources for future generations.
我们必须为子孙后代保护我们的自然资源。
The old traditions are still being preserved in this community.
这个社区的古老传统仍在保留
2.

保存, 腌制, 制作

prepare (food) for future use by an appropriate method

:
My grandmother used to preserve fruits by making jam.
我奶奶以前通过制作果酱来保存水果。
They learned how to preserve vegetables by pickling.
他们学会了如何通过腌制来保存蔬菜。
1.

果酱, 蜜饯, 罐头

fruit or vegetables prepared in a way that allows them to be kept for a long time

:
She offered me some homemade apricot preserves.
她给我了一些自制的杏子果酱
The pantry was stocked with various fruit preserves.
食品储藏室里堆满了各种水果蜜饯
2.

保护区, 禁猎区

a place where game, fish, or other wildlife are protected for controlled hunting, fishing, or observation

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The nature preserve is home to many rare bird species.
这个自然保护区是许多稀有鸟类的家园。
Hunting is strictly regulated within the wildlife preserve.
野生动物保护区内严格限制狩猎。