preserver
UK/prɪ'zɝvɚ/US/pri'z\\\\:vә(r)/
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Definitions
n.
A person or thing that preserves or protects (esp. in 'life preserver')
保护者；（life preserver）救生圈/救生衣
Root Breakdown
Root-derivedpreserve + -er ('one who/that which') = something that preserves. Most common in 'life preserver' (a flotation device that keeps you safe). Points back to preserve.
Root serv still carries 62 more wordsCommon Collocations
- 1.life preserver救生圈／救生衣
- 2.natural preserver天然防腐剂
- 3.[preserver of tradition]传统的守护者
- 4.game preserver猎场看守人
Example Sentences
- 1.
Grab a life preserver if you fall overboard.