preserve
gb/pɹɪzˈɚv/ us/pɹɪzˈɚv/
A2
Англійська
~ 2400
Значення
0 значень
Дієслово
B1
action
1
Keep something from changing or decaying
To keep something the same and stop it from being damaged or lost.
Модель уживання:
to preserve [something]
Поширена помилка:
Learners sometimes confuse 'preserve' with 'reserve'. 'Preserve' means to keep something safe or unchanged, while 'reserve' means to keep something for later use.
Синоніми
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.)
Антоніми
destroy (Means to cause complete damage or ruin.)
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neglect (Means to fail to care for something, leading to decline.)
Словосполучення
preserve nature
|preserve tradition
|preserve evidence
|preserve peace
Теми
daily life
|environment
|history
|core_vocabulary
Приклади
- 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.
Навчальні приклади
- We must preserve the books.
- They want to preserve the park.
- We preserve food in the fridge.
- He tries to preserve his culture.
Іменник
A2
entity
2
Sweet fruit spread or conserve
Sweet food made from fruit and sugar, usually spread on bread.
Поширена помилка:
Learners may confuse 'preserves' with 'conserve' or 'jam', which are similar but may differ in recipe or texture.
Синоніми
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.)
Словосполучення
strawberry preserves
|homemade preserves
|jar of preserves
Теми
food
|cooking
|food_drink
|daily_life
Приклади
- She spread raspberry preserves on her toast.
- The shop sells homemade strawberry preserves.
- We bought a jar of apricot preserves at the market.
Навчальні приклади
- I like strawberry preserves.
- He eats bread with preserves.
- We made preserves from the apples.
Іменник
B1
entity
3
Protected area for wildlife
A place where animals and plants are safe and protected by law.
Синоніми
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.)
Словосполучення
wildlife preserve
|nature preserve
|game preserve
Теми
environment
|geography
|nature
Приклади
- 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.
Навчальні приклади
- We went to a nature preserve.
- The park is a wildlife preserve.
- Many birds live in the preserve.
Граматика
Словникова форма
preserve
IPA
GB/pɹɪzˈɚv/
US/pɹɪzˈɚv/
Склади й наголос
pre - serve (2 склади)
Stress on 2nd syllable (serve)
Форми слова
Noun
- Base: preserve
- Plural: preserve, preserves
Verb
- Base: preserve
- 3rd Person Singular: preserves
- Present Participle: preserving
- Past: preserved
Споріднені 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
Вирази
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.
Приклади
- 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.
Приклади
- The police were called to preserve the peace during the protest.
- Diplomats worked hard to preserve the peace between the two countries.