Preserve 是一个常用但含义丰富的英语动词和名词,常用于保护、保存或维持某种状态。掌握其不同用法有助于提升英语表达的准确性。
基本含义
- 作动词:保护、保存、维持(某物不被破坏、改变或丢失)。
例:We must preserve the environment for future generations. - 作名词:果酱(尤指含整颗或大块水果的)。
例:She made strawberry preserve from her garden.
常见搭配
- preserve peace(维护和平)
- preserve tradition(保留传统)
- preserve food(保存食物)
- cultural/natural preserve(文化/自然保护区)
语法提示
“Preserve” 通常接宾语,表示保护的对象。它强调“防止变化或损坏”,与 “keep” 或 “maintain” 相似,但语气更正式,常用于书面语或正式场合。
实用例句
- The museum works to preserve ancient artifacts.
- This law was designed to preserve public safety.
- Homemade orange preserve tastes much better than store-bought.