preserved
UK/prɪ'zɜːvd/US
B1
Definitions
adj.
Kept safe from decay or damage; treated for storage
保存完好的；腌制的
Root Breakdown
Root-derivedpreservebefore
+
-edserve; keep, guard, watch over
=preserved
preserve + -ed (adj.) = kept in good condition. Common as 'well preserved' (of buildings, ruins, or even a youthful-looking person). Points back to preserve.
Common Collocations
- 1.well preserved保存完好
- 2.perfectly preserved完美保存
- 3.preserved food腌制食品
Example Sentences
- 1.
The Roman ruins are remarkably well preserved.