preserve
gb/pɹɪzˈɚv/ us/pɹɪzˈɚv/
A2
Angol
~ 2400
megőriz, megóv, lekvár, dzsem, természetvédelmi terület, rezervátum, védett terület, állatmenhely
IGE
B1
1
Használati minta:
to preserve [something]
We must preserve the old photographs for future generations.
Meg kell őriznünk a régi fényképeket a jövő nemzedékei számára.
The treaty aims to preserve peace between the two nations.
A szerződés célja, hogy megőrizze a békét a két nemzet között.
She worked hard to preserve her family's traditions.
The museum preserves rare artifacts from ancient times.
Példák tanulóknak
We must preserve the books.
Meg kell őriznünk a könyveket.
They want to preserve the park.
Meg akarják őrizni a parkot.
We preserve food in the fridge.
He tries to preserve his culture.
Gyakori hiba:
Learners sometimes confuse 'preserve' with 'reserve'. 'Preserve' means to keep something safe or unchanged, while 'reserve' means to keep something for later use.
Jelentés
Keep something from changing or decaying
Szókapcsolatok
preserve nature
|preserve tradition
|preserve evidence
|preserve peace
Szinonimák
maintain (Implies ongoing care to keep something in a good state.)
|
protect (Focuses more on guarding from harm rather than maintaining condition.)
Antonimák
destroy (Means to cause complete damage or ruin.)
|
neglect (Means to fail to care for something, leading to decline.)
Témák
daily life
|environment
|history
|core_vocabulary
Definíció
To keep something the same and stop it from being damaged or lost.
To maintain something in its existing state and prevent it from being damaged, destroyed, or changed.
FŐNÉV
A2
2
She spread raspberry preserves on her toast.
Málnalekvárt kent a pirítósára.
The shop sells homemade strawberry preserves.
A bolt házi eperlekvárt árul.
We bought a jar of apricot preserves at the market.
Példák tanulóknak
I like strawberry preserves.
Szeretem az eperlekvárt.
He eats bread with preserves.
Lekváros kenyeret eszik.
We made preserves from the apples.
Gyakori hiba:
Learners may confuse 'preserves' with 'conserve' or 'jam', which are similar but may differ in recipe or texture.
Jelentés
Sweet fruit spread or conserve
Szókapcsolatok
strawberry preserves
|homemade preserves
|jar of preserves
Szinonimák
jam (Commonly used for a similar fruit spread, though texture can differ.)
|
marmalade (A citrus-based preserve, often with peel pieces.)
Témák
food
|cooking
|food_drink
|daily_life
Definíció
Sweet food made from fruit and sugar, usually spread on bread.
A type of sweet food made by cooking fruit with sugar, often used as a spread or filling.
FŐNÉV
B1
3
The island is a nature preserve for rare birds.
A sziget természetvédelmi terület a ritka madarak számára.
Hunters are not allowed in the game preserve.
A vadrezervátumban nem engedélyezett a vadászat.
The government created a wildlife preserve to protect endangered species.
Példák tanulóknak
We went to a nature preserve.
Elmentünk egy természetvédelmi területre.
The park is a wildlife preserve.
A park vadvédelmi terület.
Many birds live in the preserve.
Jelentés
Protected area for wildlife
Szókapcsolatok
wildlife preserve
|nature preserve
|game preserve
Szinonimák
sanctuary (A safe place for animals, sometimes also for people.)
|
reserve (A protected area, often larger and may allow some human activity.)
Témák
environment
|geography
|nature
Definíció
A place where animals and plants are safe and protected by law.
An area of land where animals, plants, or natural resources are protected and kept in their natural state.
Nyelvtan
Szótári alak
preserve
IPA
GB/pɹɪzˈɚv/
US/pɹɪzˈɚv/
Szótagolás és hangsúly
pre - serve (2 szótag)
Stress on 2nd syllable (serve)
Szóalakok
Noun
- Base: preserve
- Plural: preserve, preserves
Verb
- Base: preserve
- 3rd Person Singular: preserves
- Present Participle: preserving
- Past: preserved
Szócsalád
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
Kifejezések
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.
Példák
- 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.
Példák
- The police were called to preserve the peace during the protest.
- Diplomats worked hard to preserve the peace between the two countries.