conservation
gb/kˌɑnsɚvˈeɪʃən/ us/kˌɑnsɚvˈeɪʃən/
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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.
Padrão de uso:
[conservation] of [something]
Erro comum:
Learners sometimes confuse 'conservation' with 'conversation' due to similar spelling and pronunciation.
Sinónimos
preservation (Focuses more on keeping something in its original state without change)
Antónimos
exploitation (Focuses on using resources without concern for long-term effects)
Colocações
wildlife conservation
|forest conservation
|water conservation
|conservation efforts
|conservation program
Temas
environment
|science
|ecology
|nature
|core_vocabulary
Exemplos
- 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.
Exemplos para aprendentes
- 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.
Nome
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action
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Avoiding waste of resources
The act of using things like energy or materials carefully so they are not wasted.
Padrão de uso:
[conservation] of [something]
Sinónimos
economy (In this context, refers to the careful use of resources to avoid waste)
Antónimos
wastage (Means careless or excessive use leading to waste)
Colocações
energy conservation
|fuel conservation
|conservation measures
Temas
daily life
|economy
|daily_life
|core_vocabulary
Exemplos
- Energy conservation can reduce household bills.
- Fuel conservation is important during shortages.
- They practice conservation of electricity by turning off unused lights.
Exemplos para aprendentes
- We need energy conservation at home.
- Fuel conservation saves money.
- Turn off the lights for conservation.
Nome
technical
B2
action
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Care of cultural heritage items
The work of keeping old art, buildings, or objects in good condition.
Padrão de uso:
[conservation] of [something]
Sinónimos
restoration (Usually implies active repair to return something to its original state)
Antónimos
neglect (Failure to care for something, leading to damage)
Colocações
art conservation
|museum conservation
|building conservation
Temas
art
|history
|arts_entertainment
|education
Exemplos
- The museum has a department dedicated to art conservation.
- Building conservation helps maintain historical sites.
- Conservation specialists restored the ancient manuscript.
Exemplos para aprendentes
- Art conservation keeps paintings safe.
- They do building conservation in the city.
- Museum workers do conservation on old books.
Nome
technical
B2
relation
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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.
Sinónimos
preservation (scientific) (In scientific contexts, means keeping a property unchanged)
Colocações
conservation of energy
|conservation of mass
|law of conservation
Temas
science
|physics
Exemplos
- 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.
Exemplos para aprendentes
- The law says there is conservation of energy.
- Conservation of mass means mass does not change.
- In science we study conservation of momentum.
Gramática
Forma de dicionário
conservation
IPA
GB/kˌɑnsɚvˈeɪʃən/
US/kˌɑnsɚvˈeɪʃən/
Sílabas e acento
con - ser - va - tion (4 sílabas)
Stress on 2nd syllable (ser)
Formas da palavra
Noun
- Base: conservation
- Plural: conservation, conservations
Família de palavras
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
Expressões
conservation area
1/kˌɑnsɚvˈeɪʃən ˈɛɹiə/
fixed phrase
Protected area for preservation
A place where nature or old buildings are protected by law.
Exemplos
- 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.
Exemplos
- 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.
Exemplos
- Farmers use soil conservation methods to prevent erosion.
- Soil conservation is important for sustainable farming.