| 释义 |
preserve²n 1. [singular 单数] if an activity or place is the preserve of a group of people, only that group is able or allowed to do it or use it ［某群体］独有的活动; ［某群体］专用的场所:◇politics is no longer the preserve of wealthy white men. 政治已经不再是富有的白人才能参加的活动了。◇child-rearing has traditionally been a female preserve. 养育孩子的工作传统上一直落在女性身上。 2. [c] an area of land or water that is kept for private hunting or fishing 私人渔猎区:◇a wildlife preserve 野生动物渔猎区 3. [c] a sweet food such as jam made from boiled fruit and sugar 果酱 |