to keep a quality or feature
She works to preserve her calm attitude during stressful times.
她在压力时期努力保持冷静的态度。
to keep something in good condition
We must preserve this old building for future generations.
我们必须为后代保存这座老建筑。
to stop food from going bad
Salt helps preserve meat for longer periods.
盐有助于肉类保存更长时间。
to keep safe from harm
Laws help preserve endangered animals from hunters.
法律有助于保护濒危动物免受猎人的伤害。
an area only for certain people
Engineering was once a male preserve in many companies.
工程学曾经是许多公司中男性的专属领域。
sweet fruit jam
She made strawberry preserve from fresh berries.
她用新鲜浆果制作了草莓果酱。
pickled vegetables
The chef uses cucumber preserve in his sandwiches.
厨师在三明治中使用腌黄瓜。
protected natural area
The national park is a nature preserve for wild animals.
这个国家公园是野生动物的自然保护区。
private hunting area
The forest is a hunting preserve for members only.
这片森林是仅供会员使用的狩猎保护区。