Conserve Meaning(定義、用法、例句與發音)

conserve

verb

快速理解

What does "Conserve" mean?What are 2-3 core uses of "Conserve"?

conserve 主要指保護資源、節省使用,或在烹飪中保存食物。

  1. 1

    保護資源

    EN: to protect something, especially the environment or natural resources, from harm or loss.

    翻譯: 保護某物(尤指環境或自然資源)免受傷害或損失。

  2. 2

    節省使用

    EN: to use as little of something as possible to avoid waste.

    翻譯: 盡可能少用某物以避免浪費。

  3. 3

    保存食物

    EN: to prepare food (like fruit) with sugar to prevent it from decaying.

    翻譯: 用糖等加工食物(如果醬)以防止其腐壞。

  4. 4

    保持不變

    EN: to keep a quantity or property constant in a system.

    翻譯: 在一個系統中保持某個量或屬性恆定不變。

小提醒:conserve 作動詞時,發音重音在第二音節 /kənˈsɜːrv/,不要與名詞 'conserves'(果醬)的發音混淆。

發音(How to Pronounce "Conserve" in English

How to pronounce "Conserve" in English?"Conserve" US vs UK pronunciation

點擊下方的 US / UK 按鈕可播放發音。

Real-life Examples of "Conserve" from YouTube Videos

Rob Harmon: How the market can keep streams flowing

TED

So they have no incentive to conserve. So it's not just about the number of people.

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Definitions(定義)

What are the definitions of "Conserve"?How does "Conserve" change by context?

1. to protect something from being damaged, lost, or wasted

保護(某物)免受損壞、流失或浪費

We need to conserve water during the drought.

在乾旱期間,我們需要節約用水。

The organization works to conserve endangered species.

該組織致力於保護瀕危物種。

He conserved his energy for the final sprint.

他為最後的衝刺保存了體力。

2. to maintain a quantity or condition over time

保持(某種數量或狀態)

The goal is to conserve the historic building's original appearance.

目標是保持這棟歷史建築的原始外觀。

The system conserves heat very efficiently.

這個系統能非常有效地保溫。

3. to preserve (food) with sugar

(用糖)保存(食物);製成蜜餞

My grandmother used to conserve fruits in jars.

我祖母以前常把水果做成蜜餞裝在罐子裡。

The recipe shows you how to conserve lemons.

這個食譜教你如何製作檸檬蜜餞。

Grammar & Patterns(句型)

What are common sentence patterns for "Conserve"?How to make natural sentences with "Conserve"?
PatternMeaningExample
conserve + noun節約、保存(資源等)We must conserve water during the drought. (我們必須在乾旱期間節約用水。)
conserve + energy/strength/resources保存精力/體力/資源The hiker stopped to conserve his energy for the final climb. (登山者停下來保存體力,以應對最後的攀登。)
conserve + something + for + noun為…而保存某物She conserved her best ideas for the final project. (她為最終的專案保留了她最好的點子。)
try to/conserve + noun試圖節約/保存The museum tries to conserve ancient artifacts. (博物館致力於保存古代文物。)
be conserved + as + noun被保存為…The old building was conserved as a historical monument. (這棟老建築被保存為歷史紀念碑。)

用法說明

How is "Conserve" different from similar structures?What usage mistakes are common with "Conserve"?

conserve doing vs conserve to do

  • conserve doing 並非標準英文用法。動詞 "conserve" 意指節省、保存,通常後接名詞(如 conserve energy/water),或與副詞片語連用,但極少直接接動名詞 (doing)。
  • conserve to do 是較常見的結構,用於表達「為了(做某事)而節省/保存」。這裡的 "to do" 是不定詞,表示目的。
  • 在正式或書面語中,表達目的時,"in order to conserve" 或 "so as to conserve" 會比單獨的 "conserve to do" 更清晰。
  • 另一個易混淆點是 conserve (something) for doing,表示「為了(做某事)而節省(某物)」,強調預留資源以供未來特定活動使用。

對比例句: EN: We need to conserve electricity to reduce our monthly bills. 翻譯: 我們需要節省用電以降低每月帳單。

EN:We need to conserve electricity for running essential equipment during the outage.

翻譯:我們需要節省電力,以便在停電時維持必要設備的運轉。

總結建議

建議使用 "conserve + (資源) + to do" 來表達節省資源以達成某個目的,或使用 "conserve + (資源) + for + (名詞/動名詞)" 來表示為特定用途或活動而預留資源。

易混淆對比

What is the difference between "Conserve" and similar words?How to choose "Conserve" vs alternatives?

conserve vs preserve

「conserve」強調節約使用現有資源,避免浪費;「preserve」強調保護某物免受損害或改變,維持其原狀。

conserve vs save

「conserve」通常指系統性地節約資源;「save」含義更廣,可指節省金錢、時間,或指救援、儲存。

conserve vs protect

「conserve」側重於節約使用,避免耗盡;「protect」側重於提供防護,使其免受傷害或危險。

口語用法

How is "Conserve" used in spoken English?What is the spoken vs formal difference for "Conserve"?

引述

在口語中,常用來引述或轉述他人關於節約資源的建議或要求。 EN: My dad always says, "We need to conserve water during the dry season." 翻譯: 我爸總是說:「我們在乾季時需要節約用水。」

EN:The guide told us, "Please conserve your energy for the final climb."

翻譯:導遊告訴我們:「請為最後一段攀爬節省體力。」

語氣強調

在對話中,為了強調保護或節省的必要性,會加重語氣或搭配副詞使用。 EN: We really need to conserve our funds until the next paycheck. 翻譯: 我們真的需要節省資金,直到下次發薪。

EN:You should seriously conserve your phone battery; there's no charger out here.

翻譯:你應該認真節省手機電量,這裡沒有充電器。

停頓填充

在思考或組織語句時,可能用此詞作為短暫的停頓填充,引出後續更具體的節約方法。 EN: So, to conserve... maybe we should start by turning off unused lights. 翻譯: 所以,為了節約...或許我們應該先從關掉不用的燈開始。

EN:The goal is to conserve... well, basically everything we have in the pantry.

翻譯:目標是節省...嗯,基本上就是我們食品儲藏室裡的所有東西。

請注意:在正式書寫中(如報告、論文),應避免使用上述口語中的停頓填充用法,並選擇更精確、結構完整的句子來表達「保護」或「節約」的概念。

常見短語

What common collocations use "Conserve"?What fixed phrases with "Conserve" should I remember?

conserve energy

conserve + [noun]

節約能源

conserve water

conserve + [noun]

節約用水

conserve resources

conserve + [noun]

節約資源

conserve battery (power)

conserve + [noun]

節省電池電量

conserve one's strength

conserve + [possessive] + strength

保存體力

conserve wildlife

conserve + [noun]

保育野生動物

conserve for future generations

conserve + for + [noun phrase]

為後代子孫保存

常見錯誤

What are common mistakes with "Conserve"?Which "Conserve" sentences look correct but are wrong?

×We need to conserve the battery of our phone.

We need to conserve our phone's battery.

「conserve」的受詞通常是抽象或不可數的資源(如 energy, water, resources),或廣義的整體(如 wildlife, heritage)。具體的、可數的物品(如 a battery, a phone)通常不用「conserve」。若要表達節省具體物品的「使用量」,可用「save」或「preserve」。

×I conserved my old photos in a digital format.

I preserved my old photos in a digital format.

「conserve」強調「節省使用以避免浪費」,多用於資源。若要表達「保護某物使其維持原狀、防止損壞」,應使用「preserve」。保存照片、文件、古蹟等,應用「preserve」。

×He conserves to buy a new car.

He saves money to buy a new car.

「conserve」的對象是「資源本身」,不是「為了未來目的而積累金錢」。積攢金錢應用「save (money)」。「conserve money」意指「節省開支、不浪費錢」,但不會用於表達為特定目標存錢的過程。

×This policy conserves the environment.

This policy protects the environment.

「conserve」用於環境時,常與具體資源連用(conserve forests/water),或用在「自然保護區」(nature conservation)等固定搭配。表達廣泛的「保護環境免受破壞」這個行動,更常用「protect the environment」。

×Please conserve the food in the refrigerator.

Please store the food in the refrigerator.

「conserve」沒有「儲藏、存放」的含義。將食物放入冰箱保存,應用「store」或「keep」。「conserve food」意指「節省食物、避免浪費」,而不是具體的儲存動作。

詞形變化

What are the word forms of "Conserve"?What are tense/participle forms of "Conserve"?
conserves(3rd_singular)conserving(present_participle)conserved(past)conserved(past_participle)