preserve
gb/pɹɪzˈɚv/ us/pɹɪzˈɚv/
A2
Английски
~ 2400
Значения
0 значения
Глагол
B1
action
1
Keep something from changing or decaying
To keep something the same and stop it from being damaged or lost.
Модел на употреба:
to preserve [something]
Честа грешка:
Learners sometimes confuse 'preserve' with 'reserve'. 'Preserve' means to keep something safe or unchanged, while 'reserve' means to keep something for later use.
Синоними
maintain (Implies ongoing care to keep something in a good state.)
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protect (Focuses more on guarding from harm rather than maintaining condition.)
Антоними
destroy (Means to cause complete damage or ruin.)
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neglect (Means to fail to care for something, leading to decline.)
Колокации
preserve nature
|preserve tradition
|preserve evidence
|preserve peace
Теми
daily life
|environment
|history
|core_vocabulary
Примери
- We must preserve the old photographs for future generations.
- The treaty aims to preserve peace between the two nations.
- She worked hard to preserve her family's traditions.
- The museum preserves rare artifacts from ancient times.
Примери за учащи
- We must preserve the books.
- They want to preserve the park.
- We preserve food in the fridge.
- He tries to preserve his culture.
Съществително
A2
entity
2
Sweet fruit spread or conserve
Sweet food made from fruit and sugar, usually spread on bread.
Честа грешка:
Learners may confuse 'preserves' with 'conserve' or 'jam', which are similar but may differ in recipe or texture.
Синоними
jam (Commonly used for a similar fruit spread, though texture can differ.)
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marmalade (A citrus-based preserve, often with peel pieces.)
Колокации
strawberry preserves
|homemade preserves
|jar of preserves
Теми
food
|cooking
|food_drink
|daily_life
Примери
- She spread raspberry preserves on her toast.
- The shop sells homemade strawberry preserves.
- We bought a jar of apricot preserves at the market.
Примери за учащи
- I like strawberry preserves.
- He eats bread with preserves.
- We made preserves from the apples.
Съществително
B1
entity
3
Protected area for wildlife
A place where animals and plants are safe and protected by law.
Синоними
sanctuary (A safe place for animals, sometimes also for people.)
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reserve (A protected area, often larger and may allow some human activity.)
Колокации
wildlife preserve
|nature preserve
|game preserve
Теми
environment
|geography
|nature
Примери
- The island is a nature preserve for rare birds.
- Hunters are not allowed in the game preserve.
- The government created a wildlife preserve to protect endangered species.
Примери за учащи
- We went to a nature preserve.
- The park is a wildlife preserve.
- Many birds live in the preserve.
Граматика
Речникова форма
preserve
IPA
GB/pɹɪzˈɚv/
US/pɹɪzˈɚv/
Срички и ударение
pre - serve (2 срички)
Stress on 2nd syllable (serve)
Форми на думата
Noun
- Base: preserve
- Plural: preserve, preserves
Verb
- Base: preserve
- 3rd Person Singular: preserves
- Present Participle: preserving
- Past: preserved
Семейство думи
Forms
preserves
noun
preserving
verb
preserved
verb
Core family
preservation
noun B2
preservative
noun
Related words
Negative and opposite forms
destroy
verb B1
Advanced or less common
preservable
adjective
Изрази
preserve one's dignity
1/pɹɪzˈɚv wˈʌnz dˈɪɡnəti/
fixed phrase
Maintain self-respect under pressure
To keep your sense of self-respect even when things are hard or embarrassing.
Примери
- She tried to preserve her dignity after making the mistake.
- Even in defeat, he preserved his dignity.
preserve the peace
1/pɹɪzˈɚv ðə pˈis/
fixed phrase
Keep public order and safety
To keep people safe and stop fighting or trouble in public places.
Примери
- The police were called to preserve the peace during the protest.
- Diplomats worked hard to preserve the peace between the two countries.