preserving
US /prɪˈzɝː.vɪŋ/
UK /prɪˈzɜː.vɪŋ/
动词
1.
保存, 保护
to keep something in its original state or in good condition
示例:
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The museum is dedicated to preserving ancient artifacts.
博物馆致力于保存古代文物。
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We are preserving the natural habitat of these rare birds.
我们正在保护这些稀有鸟类的自然栖息地。
2.
腌制, 保存
to prepare food so that it can be kept for a long time
示例:
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My grandmother spent the summer preserving fruits and vegetables.
我奶奶夏天都在腌制水果和蔬菜。
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They learned traditional methods of preserving fish.
他们学习了传统的保存鱼类的方法。
形容词
保存的, 保护的
intended for or used in preserving something
示例:
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The old building is under a preserving order.
这座老建筑正在保护中。
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She used a special preserving solution for the flowers.
她用了一种特殊的保鲜液来保存鲜花。