0 to keep something as it is, especially in order to prevent it from decaying or being damaged or destroyed -- 保護,維護;保存;保養
preserved fruit 保鮮水果
I need to get out of the house from time to time just to preserve (= prevent me from losing) my sanity. 我需要時不時到戶外去以保持頭腦清醒。
Putting varnish on wood is a way of preserving it. 在木料上塗清漆是保護木料的一種方法。
The agreement preserved our right to limit trade in endangered species. 這項協定保留了我們限制瀕危物種貿易的權利。
We want to preserve the character of the town while improving the facilities. 我們想在改善市鎮設施的同時保存其特色。
to preserve the environment 保護環境
1 a food made from fruit or vegetables boiled with sugar and water until it becomes a firm sauce -- 蜜餞;果醬
2 an activity that only one person or a particular type of person does or is responsible for -- (某人或群體的)專門活動
Sport used to be a male preserve. 體育曾經是男性的專利。
Owning racehorses is the preserve of the rich. 擁有賽馬是富人的專利。
3 a reserve noun(AREA OF LAND) -- (尤指野生動物)保護區(同 reserve)
He has a collection of prehistoric insects preserved in amber.
Every attempt is being made to ensure that these works of art are preserved for posterity.
The Forestry Commission is responsible for preserving over 2 million acres of woodland.
It's our duty to preserve the planet for future generations.