conservation
gb/kˌɑnsɚvˈeɪʃən/ us/kˌɑnsɚvˈeɪʃən/
B1
Αγγλικά
~ 2400
Σημασίες
0 σημασίες
Ουσιαστικό
B1
action
1
Protection of nature and resources
The act of keeping and taking care of nature and its resources so they are not damaged or used up.
Μοτίβο χρήσης:
[conservation] of [something]
Συχνό λάθος:
Learners sometimes confuse 'conservation' with 'conversation' due to similar spelling and pronunciation.
Συνώνυμα
preservation (Focuses more on keeping something in its original state without change)
Αντώνυμα
exploitation (Focuses on using resources without concern for long-term effects)
Συνδυασμοί λέξεων
wildlife conservation
|forest conservation
|water conservation
|conservation efforts
|conservation program
Θέματα
environment
|science
|ecology
|nature
|core_vocabulary
Παραδείγματα
- The government launched a new wildlife conservation program.
- Water conservation is essential in areas with frequent droughts.
- Conservation efforts have helped protect endangered species from extinction.
- Many organizations work on forest conservation to prevent deforestation.
- Conservation of natural resources is a global priority.
Παραδείγματα για μαθητές
- We need conservation of water.
- The park has a conservation program for animals.
- Conservation helps keep nature safe.
- There is a group working on forest conservation.
Ουσιαστικό
B1
action
2
Avoiding waste of resources
The act of using things like energy or materials carefully so they are not wasted.
Μοτίβο χρήσης:
[conservation] of [something]
Συνώνυμα
economy (In this context, refers to the careful use of resources to avoid waste)
Αντώνυμα
wastage (Means careless or excessive use leading to waste)
Συνδυασμοί λέξεων
energy conservation
|fuel conservation
|conservation measures
Θέματα
daily life
|economy
|daily_life
|core_vocabulary
Παραδείγματα
- Energy conservation can reduce household bills.
- Fuel conservation is important during shortages.
- They practice conservation of electricity by turning off unused lights.
Παραδείγματα για μαθητές
- We need energy conservation at home.
- Fuel conservation saves money.
- Turn off the lights for conservation.
Ουσιαστικό
technical
B2
action
3
Care of cultural heritage items
The work of keeping old art, buildings, or objects in good condition.
Μοτίβο χρήσης:
[conservation] of [something]
Συνώνυμα
restoration (Usually implies active repair to return something to its original state)
Αντώνυμα
neglect (Failure to care for something, leading to damage)
Συνδυασμοί λέξεων
art conservation
|museum conservation
|building conservation
Θέματα
art
|history
|arts_entertainment
|education
Παραδείγματα
- The museum has a department dedicated to art conservation.
- Building conservation helps maintain historical sites.
- Conservation specialists restored the ancient manuscript.
Παραδείγματα για μαθητές
- Art conservation keeps paintings safe.
- They do building conservation in the city.
- Museum workers do conservation on old books.
Ουσιαστικό
technical
B2
relation
4
Scientific principle of unchanged quantity
A science rule that says some things, like energy or matter, stay the same amount even if they change form.
Συνώνυμα
preservation (scientific) (In scientific contexts, means keeping a property unchanged)
Συνδυασμοί λέξεων
conservation of energy
|conservation of mass
|law of conservation
Θέματα
science
|physics
Παραδείγματα
- The law of conservation of energy states that energy cannot be created or destroyed.
- Conservation of mass applies to chemical reactions.
- Physics students learn about conservation of momentum.
Παραδείγματα για μαθητές
- The law says there is conservation of energy.
- Conservation of mass means mass does not change.
- In science we study conservation of momentum.
Γραμματική
Λημματική μορφή
conservation
IPA
GB/kˌɑnsɚvˈeɪʃən/
US/kˌɑnsɚvˈeɪʃən/
Συλλαβές και τόνος
con - ser - va - tion (4 συλλαβές)
Stress on 2nd syllable (ser)
Τύποι λέξης
Noun
- Base: conservation
- Plural: conservation, conservations
Οικογένεια λέξεων
Forms
conservations
noun
Core family
conserve
verb B2
conservationist
noun
Related words
conservative
adjective B1
conservatively
adverb
Advanced or less common
conservatism
noun B2
conservancy
noun
Εκφράσεις
conservation area
1/kˌɑnsɚvˈeɪʃən ˈɛɹiə/
fixed phrase
Protected area for preservation
A place where nature or old buildings are protected by law.
Παραδείγματα
- This valley has been declared a conservation area to protect its wildlife.
- They live near a conservation area full of rare plants.
conservation status
1/kˌɑnsɚvˈeɪʃən stˈætəs/
fixed phrase
technical
Species survival risk category
A label that shows how much danger a plant or animal has of dying out.
Παραδείγματα
- The tiger's conservation status is listed as endangered.
- Scientists updated the bird's conservation status after new surveys.
soil conservation
1/sˈɔɪl kˌɑnsɚvˈeɪʃən/
fixed phrase
Protecting soil from damage or loss
Ways to stop soil from being lost or damaged.
Παραδείγματα
- Farmers use soil conservation methods to prevent erosion.
- Soil conservation is important for sustainable farming.