preservation

US [ˌprezərˈveɪʃ(ə)n]
UK [ˌprezə(r)ˈveɪʃ(ə)n]
  • n.保存;保护;保留;维护
  • Web保持;保藏;防腐
Preservation
n.
1.
保护;维护;保存the act of keeping sth in its original state or in good condition
building/environmental/food preservation
建筑物的维护;环境保护;食物的保存
a preservation group/society
环保团体
2.
保留;维持;保持the act of making sure that sth is kept
The central issue in the strike was the preservation of jobs.
罢工的核心问题是工作职位的保留。
3.
保存的状况;保养的程度the degree to which sth has not been changed or damaged by age, weather, etc.
The paintings were in an excellent state of preservation.
这些绘画保存得非常好。

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