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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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