Word · CEFR B1 · Frequency #2475
reserve
储备；储备物
核心释义
Something kept back or saved for future use or a special purpose.
- 1.
限制
A restriction.
- 2.
礼节和得体的举止
formality and propriety of manner
- 3.
保留或留存以备将来使用的东西
That which is reserved or kept back, as for future use.
- 4.
为将来使用或特定目的保留的东西
something kept back or saved for future use or a special purpose
- 5.
为娱乐而保留的东西
Something initially kept back for later use in recreation.
- 6.
仅在球队首发球员被替换时上场的运动员
an athlete who plays only when a starter on the team is replaced
- 7.
在展览中,表示获奖者在他人被取消资格时将获奖的区别
In exhibitions, a distinction indicating that the recipient will get a prize in the event of another person being disqualified.
- 8.
抗拒
A resist.
- 9.
用于电镀物体上的一种准备,以确定沉积的范围
A preparation used on an object being electroplated to fix the limits of the deposit.
矜持；拘谨；替补队员；后备队员；保留；限制；公共休闲用地；保留地；候补奖；预备奖
用法In use
He showed great reserve during the formal dinner.
用法提示：这里 reserve 作名词，表示拘谨、矜持的举止。
The company has a cash reserve for emergencies.
用法提示：reserve 表示储备物。
The coach decided to bring in a reserve from the bench.
用法提示：reserve 指替补运动员。
keep/hold sth in reserve
in reserve 表示“留作备用、存着不用”，常与 keep、hold 等动词连用。
We keep some cash in reserve for emergencies.
我们留一些现金以备急需。
reserves of sth
reserve 作可数名词，用复数 reserves 指某类被留存备用的东西，of 后接储备的内容。
The country has large reserves of oil.
相关词与表达Connections
搭配Collocations
- show reserve
- 表现出拘谨
- She showed great reserve during the interview.她在面试中表现得非常拘谨。
- in reserve
- 储备；备用
- We keep some extra money in reserve for emergencies.我们留一些额外的钱以备急用。
- cash reserves
- 现金储备
- The company has large cash reserves to weather the crisis.该公司拥有大量现金储备以度过危机。
习语与比喻表达Idioms & figurative uses
- in reserve
- 备用，储备We have some extra supplies in reserve.
学习提示Learner notes
记忆技巧Memory Tip
联想“保留”之意：拘谨的人总是保留情绪和言语，如同保留物品。
语境与语域Context & Register
formal; 正式社交场合、正式描述; 通常用于形容言行举止克制、拘谨。
发音与拼写Pronunciation & Spelling
All listed words (preserve, conserve, observe, deserve, serve) rhyme with reserve, sharing the stressed vowel /ɜː/ followed by voiced /z/. Words like 'reservation' and 'reservoir' are spelling lookalikes but have different stress and vowel sounds.
高价值词汇High-value vocabulary
该词属于 Oxford 核心词汇，值得优先掌握常见搭配和句型。
用法优先级Usage priority
Collins 词频等级为 4，建议结合例句记忆，而不是只背中文释义。
一起学习词形
Dictionary facts from DICTIONARY_API_DEV, ECDICT, WIKTIONARY.