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单词 preservation
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Examples of 'preservation' in a sentence
preservation

There is no coherent development plan, no driving policy; there are preservation groups clinging to the past, who obstruct.`This notice specifies the works which we consider necessary and urgent for the proper preservation of this Grade Two Star listed building.The entire area to his left was swathed in plastic wrap, as if some mysterious preservation activity was underway.

Quotations

Synonyms of 'preservation'

upholding, keeping, support, security
protection, safety, maintenance, conservation
storage, smoking, drying, bottling
More Synonyms of preservation

Chinese translation of 'preservation'

preservation

(prɛzəˈveɪʃən)

n (u)

  1. (= continuation) [of peace, standards, life etc] 保持 (bǎochí)
  2. (= maintenance) [of building, monument, furniture etc] 保存 (bǎocún)

Nearby words of
preservation

  • presentation
  • presenter
  • presently
  • preservation
  • preservative
  • preserve
  • preside
(noun) 
the preservation of the status quo
Synonyms
upholding
keeping
It has been handed over for safe keeping.
support
You are entitled to send child support.
security
He could not remain long in a place of security.
defence
The land was flat, giving no scope for defence.
maintenance
the maintenance of peace and stability
perpetuation
(noun) 
the preservation of buildings of historic interest
Synonyms
protection
The primary duty of parents is the protection of their children.
safety
The report makes recommendations to improve safety on aircraft.
maintenance
the maintenance of government buildings
conservation
Attention must be paid to the conservation of the environment.
salvation
I consider books my salvation.
safeguarding
safekeeping
He had been given the bills for safekeeping by a business partner.
(noun) 
the preparation, cooking and preservation of food
Synonyms
storage
smoking
drying
bottling
freezing
curing
chilling
candying
pickling
conserving
tinning

proverb

Self-preservation is the first law of nature

Additional synonyms

in the sense of conservation
Definition
protection and careful management of the environment and natural resources
Attention must be paid to the conservation of the environment.
Synonyms
preservation,
saving,
protection,
maintenance,
custody,
safeguarding,
upkeep,
guardianship,
safekeeping
in the sense of defence
Definition
something that provides such resistance
The land was flat, giving no scope for defence.
Synonyms
protection,
cover,
security,
guard,
shelter,
refuge,
resistance,
safeguard,
immunity
in the sense of keeping
Definition
suitable or appropriate to or for
It has been handed over for safe keeping.
Synonyms
care,
keep,
charge,
trust,
protection,
possession,
maintenance,
custody,
patronage,
guardianship,
safekeeping

Nearby words of
preservation

  • presenter
  • presentiment
  • presently
  • preservation
  • preserve
  • preside
  • preside over something or someone

Synonyms of 'preservation'

preservation

Explore 'preservation' in the dictionary

Additional synonyms

in the sense of maintenance
Definition
the act of maintaining or the state of being maintained
the maintenance of peace and stability
Synonyms
continuation,
carrying-on,
continuance,
support,
perpetuation,
prolongation,
sustainment,
retainment
in the sense of maintenance
Definition
the process of keeping a car, building, etc. in good condition
the maintenance of government buildings
Synonyms
upkeep,
keeping,
care,
supply,
repairs,
provision,
conservation,
nurture,
preservation
in the sense of safekeeping
Definition
protection from theft or damage
He had been given the bills for safekeeping by a business partner.
Synonyms
protection,
keeping,
care,
charge,
trust,
ward,
custody,
supervision,
surveillance,
tutelage (formal),
guardianship
in the sense of safety
Definition
the quality or state of being free from danger
The report makes recommendations to improve safety on aircraft.
Synonyms
security,
protection,
safeguards,
assurance,
precautions,
immunity,
safety measures,
impregnability
in the sense of salvation
Definition
a person or thing that preserves from harm
I consider books my salvation.
Synonyms
lifeline,
escape,
relief,
preservation
in the sense of security
Definition
the state of being free from danger, damage, or worry
He could not remain long in a place of security.
Synonyms
protection,
cover,
safety,
retreat,
asylum,
custody,
refuge,
sanctuary,
immunity,
preservation,
safekeeping
in the sense of support
Definition
the means of providing the necessities of life for a family or person
You are entitled to send child support.
Synonyms
upkeep,
maintenance,
keep,
livelihood,
subsistence,
sustenance
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