reserve

US /rɪˈzɝːv/
UK /rɪˈzɝːv/
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1.

储备, 备用

a supply of something kept available for future use

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The country has large oil reserves.
该国拥有大量石油储备。
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She kept a reserve of emergency supplies in the basement.
她在地下室储备了应急物资。
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stockstorecachehoardsupply
2.

保护区, 保留地

a place set aside for a special purpose

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The wildlife reserve is home to many rare species.
野生动物保护区是许多稀有物种的家园。
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They established a nature reserve to protect the local ecosystem.
他们建立了一个自然保护区来保护当地生态系统。
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sanctuarypreserveparkrefuge
3.

矜持, 保留

a feeling of shyness or caution

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He spoke with some reserve about his past.
他对他过去的事情有所保留。
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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，因为她逐渐了解了他们。
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restraintreticenceshynessdiffidencecaution
1.

预订, 保留

to keep something for a particular purpose or person

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Please reserve a table for two at 7 PM.
请在晚上7点预订一张两人桌。
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We need to reserve some funds for emergencies.
我们需要预留一些资金以备不时之需。
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bookpre-bookset asidekeephold
2.

保留, 预留

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.
公司决定保留采取法律行动的权利。
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He chose to reserve his opinion until all the facts were known.
他选择保留自己的意见，直到所有事实都清楚。
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retainhold backwithholdkeep back
1.

备用, 预备

kept for a special or future use

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The reserve parachute is a backup in case of emergency.
备用降落伞是紧急情况下的备用。
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They have a reserve team ready to play if needed.
他们有一支预备队随时准备上场。
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backupspareadditionalextra
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reservedreservationreserve teamreserve currencyforeign exchange reserves