preserve

保存、保护、维护

The city spends millions to preserve its oldest wooden temples.

市府花费数百万经费保存最古老的木造庙宇。

保持、维持

She managed to preserve her dignity throughout the difficult interview.

在那场难熬的访问中，她始终保持著尊严。

腌制、保存指食物

My grandmother preserves plums in salt every summer.

我奶奶每年夏天都会用盐腌梅子。

保留、留给常用被动

The front rows are preserved for members of the choir.

前几排座位保留给合唱团团员。

保护区、禁猎区

Hunting is strictly banned inside the wildlife preserve.

野生动物保护区内严禁狩猎。

专属领域、禁脔

Higher education is no longer the preserve of the rich.

高等教育已不再是有钱人的专属领域。

果酱、蜜饯常用复数

She spread homemade strawberry preserves on warm toast.

她把自制的草莓果酱抹在热吐司上。