What does preserve mean?

Keep something safe, unchanged, or in good condition Treat food so it stays safe to eat longer An area where wildlife and natural habitats are protected

How is preserve pronounced?

UK /prɪˈzɜːv/, US /prɪˈzɝːv/.

preserve

/prɪˈzɜːv/ · /prɪˈzɝːv/

CEFR level B2Topic EnvironmentWord #5212 in the learning path

保护；保存；维持

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Definitions

v. Keep something safe, unchanged, or in good condition

保护；保存；维持

v. Treat food so it stays safe to eat longer

保藏食物

n. An area where wildlife and natural habitats are protected

保护区

Example

We preserve old family photographs in a special album.

我们把家里的老照片保存在一本专用相册里。

Local authorities should preserve historic buildings while adapting them to meet the needs of modern communities.

地方政府应保护历史建筑，同时改造它们以满足现代社区的需求。

Collocations

preserve cultural heritage
preserve biodiversity
preserve food

Word family

preservation (n.)
preservative (n.)

Synonyms

protect
conserve

Antonyms

destroy

Usage tip

preserve强调保持原状；保藏食物也用它。

FAQ

What does preserve mean?: Keep something safe, unchanged, or in good condition Treat food so it stays safe to eat longer An area where wildlife and natural habitats are protected
How is preserve pronounced?: UK /prɪˈzɜːv/, US /prɪˈzɝːv/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.