conservation
/ˌkɒnsəˈveɪʃən/ · /ˌkɑːnsɚˈveɪʃən/
CEFR level B2Topic EnvironmentWord #3741 in the learning path
自然环境保护
Definitions
n. the protection of wildlife and natural environments
自然环境保护
n. careful use of resources to avoid waste
节约；资源保护
n. the protection and repair of valuable old objects or buildings
文物保护；保存
Example
Our class joined a conservation project to protect local frogs.
我们班参加了一个保护当地青蛙的自然保护项目。
Successful wildlife conservation requires cooperation between local communities, researchers, and governments over many years.
成功的野生动物保护需要当地社区、研究人员和政府长期合作。
Collocations
- wildlife conservation
- energy conservation
- water conservation
- conservation efforts
Word family
- conserve (v.)
- conservationist (n.)
Synonyms
- preservation
- protection
Usage tip
通常不可数；可指保护自然，也可指节约能源。
FAQ
- What does conservation mean?
- the protection of wildlife and natural environments careful use of resources to avoid waste the protection and repair of valuable old objects or buildings
- How is conservation pronounced?
- UK /ˌkɒnsəˈveɪʃən/, US /ˌkɑːnsɚˈveɪʃən/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.
