新东方-柯林斯雅思备考词典

conserve

英  [kənˈsɜːv]
    

[VERB]

    VERB. 动词
  • conserves , conserving , conserved

    1[T 及物动词] 节省

    If you conserve a supply of something, you use it carefully so that it lasts for a long time.

    近义词

    save

    反义词

    waste

    双语例句

    例:

    The factories have closed for the weekend to conserve energy.

    为了节省能源,这些工厂在周末关闭。

    例:

    We must abandon our wasteful ways and conserve resources.

    我们必须摒弃我们浪费的作风,开始节约资源。

    2[T 及物动词] 保护

    To conserve something means to protect it from harm, loss, or change.

    近义词

    preserve , save , protect

    双语例句

    例:

    a big increase in US aid to help developing countries conserve their forests.

    美国对帮助发展中国家保护森林的援助的大幅增加。

    例:

    the body responsible for conserving historic buildings.

    负责保护历史建筑的组织。

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