preserves
US /prɪˈzɜrvz/
UK /prɪˈzɜːvz/
复数名词
果酱, 蜜饯
fruit cooked with sugar and stored in jars
示例:
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My grandmother makes delicious homemade strawberry preserves.
我奶奶做的草莓果酱很好吃。
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We had toast with butter and fruit preserves for breakfast.
我们早餐吃了涂有黄油和水果果酱的吐司。
动词
保存, 保护
to maintain (something) in its original or existing state
示例:
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The old traditions are still preserved in this remote village.
在这个偏远的村庄里，古老的传统仍然保留着。
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Efforts are being made to preserve the endangered species.
正在努力保护濒危物种。