to keep a quality or feature
She works to preserve her calm attitude during stressful times.
她在壓力時期努力保持冷靜的態度。
to keep something in good condition
We must preserve this old building for future generations.
我們必須為後代保存這座老建築。
to stop food from going bad
Salt helps preserve meat for longer periods.
鹽有助於肉類保存更長時間。
to keep safe from harm
Laws help preserve endangered animals from hunters.
法律有助於保護瀕危動物免受獵人的傷害。
an area only for certain people
Engineering was once a male preserve in many companies.
工程學曾經是許多公司中男性的專屬領域。
sweet fruit jam
She made strawberry preserve from fresh berries.
她用新鮮漿果製作了草莓果醬。
pickled vegetables
The chef uses cucumber preserve in his sandwiches.
廚師在三明治中使用醃黃瓜。
protected natural area
The national park is a nature preserve for wild animals.
這個國家公園是野生動物的自然保護區。
private hunting area
The forest is a hunting preserve for members only.
這片森林是僅供會員使用的狩獵保護區。