preservation

Definitions

preserve + -ation (act of) = the act of preserving. Common in 'historic preservation' (saving old buildings) and 'self-preservation' (the instinct to keep oneself alive).

Common Collocations

• 1.historic preservation古迹保护
• 2.self-preservation自我保全
• 3.preservation of对……的保护

Example Sentences

• 1.

  The museum is dedicated to the preservation of folk art.

• 2.

  Self-preservation made him step back from the edge.