preservation
🇬🇧 UK/prezə'veɪʃ(ə)n/🇺🇸 US/.prezә'veiʃәn/
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Definitions
n.
The act of keeping something safe from harm, decay, or destruction; the state of being preserved.
保存,保护,维护
🧩 Root Breakdown
Root-derivedCommon Collocations
- 1.preservation of……的保护
- 2.historical preservation历史保护
Example Sentences
- 1.
The preservation of historical buildings requires significant funding and expert restoration techniques.
- 2.
Food preservation methods like freezing and canning have been used for centuries.