Word · CEFR C1 · Frequency #7632
conserve
节约；保存；储存
核心释义
To save something for later use, especially by using it carefully or by preserving it.
- 1.
保存以备后用,有时通过使用防腐剂。
To save for later use, sometimes by the use of a preservative.
- 2.
保护环境、遗产等。
To protect an environment, heritage, etc.
- 3.
在过程中保持不变。
To remain unchanged during a process
保护；保存；守恒；保持不变；保存以备后用,有时通过使用防腐剂。；保护环境、遗产等。；在过程中保持不变。
用法In use
We should conserve water by taking shorter showers.
用法提示：在此句中作及物动词，意为'节约'。
The organization works to conserve endangered species.
用法提示：在此句中作及物动词，意为'保护'。
Turning off lights when not in use helps conserve electricity.
用法提示：在此句中作及物动词，意为'节约'。
conserve something
直接接宾语，表示节约或保护某物。
We need to conserve water during the drought.
干旱期间我们需要节约用水。
conserve something for someone/something
表示为某人或某目的而保存。
She conserved her energy for the final sprint.
相关词与表达Connections
搭配Collocations
- conserve energy
- 节约能源
- We should turn off lights to conserve energy.我们应该关灯以节约能源。
- conserve water
- 节约用水
- During the drought, residents were asked to conserve water.干旱期间，居民被要求节约用水。
- conserve resources
- 节约资源
- Recycling helps to conserve natural resources.回收有助于节约自然资源。
- conserve wildlife
- 保护野生动物
- National parks exist to conserve wildlife.国家公园的存在是为了保护野生动物。
- conserve biodiversity
学习提示Learner notes
记忆技巧Memory Tip
想象“con（共同）”+“serve（服务）”，共同服务地球，就是节约资源、保护环境。
语境与语域Context & Register
常见场景：environmental discussions、resource conservation policies conserve 在环保、能源等议题中多用于正式场合，但在日常节能建议中也比较常见，因此用法较为灵活。
语法说明Grammar Note
及物动词，后接宾语。
发音与拼写Pronunciation & Spelling
All these words end with '-serve' and share the same stressed vowel /əːv/ as 'conserve'.
用法优先级Usage priority
Collins 词频等级为 2，建议结合例句记忆，而不是只背中文释义。
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