Preservation 单词详解
发音 (IPA)
- US: /ˌprezərˈveɪʃən/
- UK: /ˌprezəˈveɪʃən/
(Note: IPA symbols verified via Oxford Languages)
语源 (Etymology)
- Origin:
From Middle English "preservacioun" → Old French "préservation" → Latin "praeservatio" (act of protecting), derived from "praeservare" ("to keep safe, protect"), combining "prae-" (before) + "servare" (to keep).
中文翻译: 词源:源自中古英语 "preservacioun" → 古法语 "préservation" → 拉丁语 "praeservatio"(保护行为),源于 "praeservare"(安全保存),由 "prae-"(在前)+ "servare"(保存)组成。 - Historical Shift:
14th century: Initially referred to "the act of protecting from harm" (e.g., of life or property); modern usage expands to include cultural, environmental, and material conservation (semantic specialization).
中文翻译: 历史演变:14世纪初指“保护免受伤害的行为”(如保护生命或财产);现代用法扩展至文化、环境和物质保存(语义具体化)。 - If no record: N/A (well-documented etymology)
解释 (Definition)
- 中文解释:
- 保护;保存;维护(尤指对文化遗产、自然环境、历史物品等的保护以防止损坏或破坏)
- English (Oxford):
- (n.) The act of preserving something; protection from damage or decay.
- (n.) The state of being preserved.
例句 (Example Sentences)
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例句 1:
"The museum’s preservation of ancient artifacts ensures future generations can study our historical legacy."
(博物馆对古代文物的保护确保了后代能够研究我们的历史遗产。)
Context: Cultural heritage conservation -
例句 2:
"Environmentalists emphasize the preservation of natural habitats to protect endangered species."
(环保主义者强调保护自然栖息地以拯救濒危物种。)
Context: Ecological conservation