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preserve

preserve

Meaning of preserve

English

maintain in original state

Русский

Беречь в прежнем виде, как старинное здание или традицию.

preserve

Pronunciation

British English
/prɪˈzɜːv/
American English
/prɪˈzɝv/

preserve with Russian translation

Сочетания и примеры со словом preserve

Типичные сочетания сгруппированы по смыслу. Зелёные слова можно открыть отдельно, чтобы продолжить изучение.

9 сочетаний

Прошлое и культура

The past and culture
preserve traditions
сохранять традиции

We preserve traditions by teaching children these dances.

Мы сохраняем традиции, обучая детей этим танцам.

preserve historic buildings
сохранять исторические здания

I volunteer with neighbors to preserve historic buildings.

Я вместе с соседями помогаю сохранять исторические здания.

  • well-preservedхорошо сохранившийся

Природа и мир

Nature and peace
preserve the environment
беречь природу

We collect litter to help preserve the environment.

Мы собираем мусор, чтобы помочь беречь природу.

preserve peace
сохранять мир

Both sides agreed to preserve peace during negotiations.

Обе стороны договорились сохранять мир во время переговоров.

  • preserve natural habitatsсохранять места обитания животных

Заготовки

Food for later
preserve fruit
консервировать фрукты

My aunt taught me to preserve fruit.

Тётя научила меня консервировать фрукты.

preserved in vinegar
маринованный в уксусе

I opened a jar of onions preserved in vinegar.

Я открыла банку лука, маринованного в уксусе.

  • preserve vegetablesконсервировать овощи

preserve usage examples

🇬🇧English→🇷🇺Russian

We must preserve old buildings.

Мы должны сохранять старые здания.

🇬🇧English→🇷🇺Russian

My grandma preserves old family photos.

Бабушка сохраняет старые семейные фото.

preserve synonyms

Related word breakdowns

What's the difference between preserve, save, protect, conserve, maintain, keep, safeguard, and retain

🇬🇧English

rescue from destruction; simpler, more everyday

B2very often

ENSave the file before closing the program.

🇬🇧English

guard from harm, not necessarily unchanged

B2very often

ENLaws protect endangered species from poaching.

🇬🇧English

protect nature or use resources carefully

B2often

ENWe must conserve water during droughts.

🇬🇧English

keep in good condition by regular care

B2very often

ENThey maintain the museum's collection carefully.

Advanced: broader words

🇬🇧English

very general; e.g. keep traditions alive

B2very often

ENKeep the original receipt for returns.

🇬🇧English

formal: protect from a threat

B2rare word

ENNew rules were introduced to safeguard consumers.

🇬🇧English

formal: continue to have, not lose

B2often

ENThe company retained important documents after the audit.

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preserve belongs to the topic "Climate and Ecology →". Start with a short set of 1 word so the word is easier to remember in context.

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Questions about this word

What does preserve mean?

maintain in original state

How do you pronounce preserve?

preserve is pronounced [prɪˈzɜːv].

How is preserve used in a sentence?

Мы должны сохранять старые здания. Translation: We must preserve old buildings.

Is preserve part of Climate and Ecology vocabulary?

Yes, preserve can be learned in the Climate and Ecology topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.

Is preserve part of Culture and Traditions of Countries vocabulary?

Yes, preserve can be learned in the Culture and Traditions of Countries topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.

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