Engelsk

reservation

gb/ɹˌɛzɚvˈeɪʃən/ us/ɹˌɛzɚvˈeɪʃən/
A2 Engelsk
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Navneord A2 entity
1

An arrangement to secure something in advance

An agreement to keep a place, seat, or room for someone at a certain time.

Brugsmønster: to make [a] reservation for [something]
Typisk fejl:
Learners sometimes confuse 'reservation' with 'preservation'; 'reservation' is about booking in advance, not protecting something.
Synonymer
booking (Commonly used in British English; otherwise similar in meaning.)
Antonymer
walk-in (Refers to someone arriving without an advance arrangement.)
Ordforbindelser
make a reservation |confirm a reservation |cancel a reservation |dinner reservation |hotel reservation
Temaer
travel |daily life |business |daily_life
Eksempler
  • I called the restaurant to make a reservation for Saturday night.
  • Our hotel reservation was confirmed by email.
  • She forgot to cancel her flight reservation and lost the money.
  • We have a reservation under the name Johnson.
  • Without a reservation, you might have to wait for hours.
Læringseksempler
  • I have a dinner reservation at 7 p.m.
  • He made a hotel reservation online.
  • We need a reservation for the train.
  • Do you have a reservation for tonight?
  • They cancelled their reservation at the cafe.
Navneord B1 state
2

A feeling of doubt or concern

A feeling that something may not be a good idea or may not be completely right.

Brugsmønster: [someone] has reservations about [something]
Typisk fejl:
Learners may confuse 'reservations' in this sense with the travel-related meaning; context is important.
Synonymer
doubt (A more general term for uncertainty; 'reservation' often implies polite or partial disagreement.)
Antonymer
confidence (Indicates full trust or certainty, opposite of hesitation.)
Ordforbindelser
have reservations about |express reservations |serious reservations |minor reservations
Temaer
emotions |communication
Eksempler
  • I have reservations about signing this contract.
  • She expressed her reservations regarding the new policy.
  • Despite his reservations, he agreed to join the project.
  • The committee approved the plan with some reservations.
  • They voiced their reservations before voting.
Læringseksempler
  • I have reservations about this idea.
  • She has reservations about meeting him alone.
  • He agreed, but with some reservations.
  • They have no reservations about helping us.
Navneord B2 entity
3

Land set aside for a group or purpose

Land kept by the government for Indigenous people or animals.

Typisk fejl:
Learners may confuse 'reservation' with 'reserve', which can also mean to book something.
Synonymer
reserve ('Reserve' is more common when referring to land for wildlife; 'reservation' is more common in U.S. contexts for Indigenous land.)
Ordforbindelser
Indian reservation |wildlife reservation
Temaer
geography |society |law |politics |nature
Eksempler
  • The tribe lives on a large reservation in the southwest.
  • We visited a wildlife reservation during our trip.
  • Many Native Americans still reside on reservations.
  • The government expanded the boundaries of the reservation.
Læringseksempler
  • They live on a Native American reservation.
  • We went to see animals on the wildlife reservation.
  • The reservation is far from the city.
Grammatik
Opslagsform
reservation
IPA
GB/ɹˌɛzɚvˈeɪʃən/
US/ɹˌɛzɚvˈeɪʃən/
Stavelser og tryk
re - ser - va - tion (4 stavelser)
Stress on 2nd syllable (ser)
Ordformer
Noun
  • Base: reservation
  • Plural: reservation, reservations
Ordfamilie
Forms
reservations noun
Core family
reserve verb A2
Related words
reserved adjective
Negative and opposite forms
unreserved adjective
Advanced or less common
reservationist noun unreservedly adverb
Udtryk

have reservations about

1
/hˈæv ɹˌɛzɚvˈeɪʃənz əbˈaʊt/
fixed phrase

Feel uncertain or hesitant about something

To feel unsure if something is a good idea or right.

Eksempler
  • I have reservations about moving to another city so quickly.
  • She had reservations about trusting him completely.

make a reservation

1
/mˈeɪk ə ɹˌɛzɚvˈeɪʃən/
fixed phrase

Arrange something in advance for use later

To arrange in advance to have something kept for you, like a table or room.

Eksempler
  • I need to make a reservation at the new restaurant.
  • You should make a reservation before visiting during peak season.

without reservation

1
/wɪðˈaʊt ɹˌɛzɚvˈeɪʃən/
fixed phrase formal

Completely and without doubt or limit

With complete agreement or approval, without any doubt or limit.

Eksempler
  • I support your decision without reservation.
  • They welcomed us without reservation.

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