preserves 是 preserve 的第三人稱單數、複數preserveKK [prɪˋzɝv] /pɹɪˈzɝv/發音動詞1保存、保護、維護The city spends millions to preserve its oldest wooden temples.市府花費數百萬經費保存最古老的木造廟宇。2保持、維持She managed to preserve her dignity throughout the difficult interview.在那場難熬的訪問中，她始終保持著尊嚴。3醃製、保存指食物My grandmother preserves plums in salt every summer.我奶奶每年夏天都會用鹽醃梅子。4保留、留給常用被動The front rows are preserved for members of the choir.前幾排座位保留給合唱團團員。名詞1保護區、禁獵區Hunting is strictly banned inside the wildlife preserve.野生動物保護區內嚴禁狩獵。2專屬領域、禁臠Higher education is no longer the preserve of the rich.高等教育已不再是有錢人的專屬領域。3果醬、蜜餞常用複數She spread homemade strawberry preserves on warm toast.她把自製的草莓果醬抹在熱吐司上。