conservation

Definitions

conserve + -ation (act of) = the act of conserving. Two faces: 'nature conservation' (protecting wildlife and habitats) and 'energy conservation' (avoiding waste). In physics, 'conservation of energy' means the total amount stays the same.

Common Collocations

• 1.nature conservation自然保护
• 2.wildlife conservation野生动物保护
• 3.energy conservation能源节约
• 4.conservation of energy能量守恒

Example Sentences

• 1.

  Wildlife conservation has become a global priority.

• 2.

  The law of conservation of energy is fundamental to physics.