Word · CEFR B1 · Frequency #2475
reserve
储备；储备物
Something kept back or saved for future use or a special purpose.
- 1.
A restriction.
限制
- 2.
formality and propriety of manner
礼节和得体的举止
- 3.
That which is reserved or kept back, as for future use.
保留或留存以备将来使用的东西
- 4.
something kept back or saved for future use or a special purpose
为将来使用或特定目的保留的东西
- 5.
Something initially kept back for later use in recreation.
为娱乐而保留的东西
- 6.
an athlete who plays only when a starter on the team is replaced
仅在球队首发球员被替换时上场的运动员
- 7.
In exhibitions, a distinction indicating that the recipient will get a prize in the event of another person being disqualified.
在展览中,表示获奖者在他人被取消资格时将获奖的区别
- 8.
A resist.
抗拒
- 9.
A preparation used on an object being electroplated to fix the limits of the deposit.
用于电镀物体上的一种准备,以确定沉积的范围
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
In use
He showed great reserve during the formal dinner.
The company has a cash reserve for emergencies.
The coach decided to bring in a reserve from the bench.
Connections
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。
Idioms & figurative uses
- in reserve
- 备用，储备We have some extra supplies in reserve.我们有一些额外的备用物资。
- without reserve
- 毫无保留地，坦率地She spoke without reserve about her plans.她毫无保留地谈论了她的计划。
- hold in reserve
Learner notes
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。
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。
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.
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。
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。
Learn the forms together
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