preserve
gb/pɹɪzˈɚv/ us/pɹɪzˈɚv/
A2
Английский
~ 2400
Значения
0 значений
Глагол
B1
action
1
Keep something from changing or decaying
To keep something the same and stop it from being damaged or lost.
Модель употребления:
to preserve [something]
Частая ошибка:
Learners sometimes confuse 'preserve' with 'reserve'. 'Preserve' means to keep something safe or unchanged, while 'reserve' means to keep something for later use.
Синонимы
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.)
Антонимы
destroy (Means to cause complete damage or ruin.)
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neglect (Means to fail to care for something, leading to decline.)
Коллокации
preserve nature
|preserve tradition
|preserve evidence
|preserve peace
Темы
daily life
|environment
|history
|core_vocabulary
Примеры
- 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.
Примеры для изучающих
- We must preserve the books.
- They want to preserve the park.
- We preserve food in the fridge.
- He tries to preserve his culture.
Существительное
A2
entity
2
Sweet fruit spread or conserve
Sweet food made from fruit and sugar, usually spread on bread.
Частая ошибка:
Learners may confuse 'preserves' with 'conserve' or 'jam', which are similar but may differ in recipe or texture.
Синонимы
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.)
Коллокации
strawberry preserves
|homemade preserves
|jar of preserves
Темы
food
|cooking
|food_drink
|daily_life
Примеры
- She spread raspberry preserves on her toast.
- The shop sells homemade strawberry preserves.
- We bought a jar of apricot preserves at the market.
Примеры для изучающих
- I like strawberry preserves.
- He eats bread with preserves.
- We made preserves from the apples.
Существительное
B1
entity
3
Protected area for wildlife
A place where animals and plants are safe and protected by law.
Синонимы
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.)
Коллокации
wildlife preserve
|nature preserve
|game preserve
Темы
environment
|geography
|nature
Примеры
- 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.
Примеры для изучающих
- We went to a nature preserve.
- The park is a wildlife preserve.
- Many birds live in the preserve.
Грамматика
Словарная форма
preserve
IPA
GB/pɹɪzˈɚv/
US/pɹɪzˈɚv/
Слоги и ударение
pre - serve (2 слога)
Stress on 2nd syllable (serve)
Формы слова
Noun
- Base: preserve
- Plural: preserve, preserves
Verb
- Base: preserve
- 3rd Person Singular: preserves
- Present Participle: preserving
- Past: preserved
Родственные слова
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
Выражения
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.
Примеры
- 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.
Примеры
- The police were called to preserve the peace during the protest.
- Diplomats worked hard to preserve the peace between the two countries.