4周搞定2000+托福核心词
omnipresenent = omni(到处) + pre(预先) + sen(存在) + ent(…的) = 到处都出现→无所不在的
precursor = pre(预先) + curs(跑) + or(人) = 先跑者→先驱
observatory = ob(表加强) + serv(保持) + atory(场所) = 天文台
observe = ob(表加强) + serve(保持) = 一直保持→遵守,引申为观察
预先保持→保存
preserve
常考释义
In the 1970s and 1980s, though, researchers found pollen preserved in lake sediments, which proved the island had been covered in lush palm forests for thousands of years.
但是,在20世纪70到80年代间,研究者们在湖中沉淀物中发现了残存下来的花粉,这证明这座岛屿在数千年前曾经被茂盛的棕榈树林覆盖过。
来源于:剑雅11-Test2vt. 维持;保持;保存
We will do everything to preserve peace.
我们将竭尽全力维护和平。
It's like she's preserving it as a keepsake.
这更像是她把它当成纪念品保存着。
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vt. 保护;维护
The association was set up to preserve the character of the village.
成立这个协会是为了保留村庄的特色。
vt. 防止…腐烂
Embalming was not designed to preserve the corpse in perpetuity.
防腐处理的目的并不是永久保存尸体。
vt. 继续保持;保留
The leaders of the coup tried to preserve the illusion that they would continue Gorbachev's policies.
政变领导人试图保持他们将会继续执行戈尔巴乔夫政策的错觉。
vt. 腌制;将…制成果酱(或蜜饯)
I like to make puree, using only enough sugar to preserve the plums.
我喜欢制作果酱,在做李子酱时我只使用足够的糖。
vt. (通过冷冻、干燥、加盐等方式)保存,保藏
Since the beginning of history, salt has been the only means of preserving meat, fish and vegetables.
有史以来,盐一直是保存肉类、鱼类及蔬菜的唯一方法。
n. 专属领域
The making of foreign policy is largely the preserve of the president.
外交政策的制定主要由总统负责。
n. 保护区
Pantanal is one of the world's great wildlife preserves.
潘塔纳尔是世界上最大的野生动物保护区之一。
n. 果酱;蜜饯
The store cupboard was full of preserves.
商店的橱柜里摆满了蜜饯。
n. 私人捕猎区
The estate has a game preserve.
这块地产有一个私人捕猎区。
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