preserve

UK
/prɪˈzɜːv/
US
/prɪˈzɜrv/
preservenoun
preserves
pl
UK
/prɪˈzɜːv/
US
/prɪˈzɜrv/
Translations
уделКнижн.; об исключительной сфере, доступной немногим.
For centuries, politics was the preserve of wealthy men.
На протяжении веков политика была уделом богатых мужчин.
вареньеОбычно во мн. ч. preserves.
She opened a jar of strawberry preserve for breakfast.
Она открыла банку клубничного варенья на завтрак.
The national park is a preserve for endangered species.
Национальный парк является заповедником для исчезающих видов.
Additional translations
джемОбычно во мн. ч. preserves.
резерватО природоохранной территории.
Definitions
An area of land protected and kept undeveloped, especially for wildlife, plants, or natural features.
The island was declared a bird preserve.
Fruit cooked with sugar to make a thick, sweet spread; usually used in the plural preserves.
She served scones with apricot preserves.
Something regarded as reserved for or belonging to a particular person or group; the exclusive domain of someone.
For centuries, politics was the preserve of wealthy men.
preserveverb
preserved
Past Simple
preserved
Past Participle
preserving
Gerund
UK
/prɪˈzɜːv/
US
/prɪˈzɜrv/
Translations
We need to preserve the natural environment for future generations.
Нам нужно сохранять природную среду для будущих поколений.
консервироватьО продуктах, особенно фруктах и ягодах.
They preserve fruits to make jam.
Они консервируют фрукты, чтобы сделать варенье.
Additional translations
оберегатьОбычно о чём-то ценном, уязвимом или нуждающемся в защите.
охранятьО природе, видах, памятниках и т. п.
Definitions
To maintain something in its original or existing state.
Efforts are being made to preserve the historic building.
To protect something from harm or destruction.
The organization works to preserve endangered species.
To prepare food in a way that prevents it from decaying, such as by canning or pickling.
She learned how to preserve fruits by making jams and jellies.
preserveadjective
UK
/prɪˈzɜːv/
US
/prɪˈzɜrv/
Used attributively before another noun (e.g. "preserve jar").
Translations
конфитюрныйО банках и другой посуде для варенья.
She bought a set of preserve jars.
Она купила набор конфитюрных банок.
Definitions
Used before another noun to mean intended for preserves or connected with preserving fruit.
She bought a set of preserve jars.