preservation

preservation — noun

1. the practice of taking action to prevent something from being harmed, damaged, d

1.名詞C1
釋義

the practice of taking action to prevent something from being harmed, damaged, decaying, or disappearing, so that it remains in good or original condition for as long as possible

例句

Mayumi learned the art of food preservation from her grandmother, who pickled vegetables each autumn.

collocation: food preservation

A local charity raises funds for the preservation of historic buildings across the town.

pattern: preservation of [buildings/historic features]

同義詞
  • conservation

    more specific to natural resources and cultural heritage; often implies sustainable management rather than keeping things untouched

  • protection

    broader in scope, covering physical defense or legal safeguards against any threat

  • maintenance

    focuses on keeping something in working order through regular care, not necessarily preserving original condition

反義詞
  • destruction

    complete ruin or demolition

  • decay

    gradual breakdown through natural processes

  • neglect

    failure to give proper care or attention

文法句型

preservation + of + noun phrase

用法筆記

Preservation is typically uncountable (✓ preservation of wildlife, ✗ preservations). In environmental contexts, conservation often carries a different nuance — conservation implies sustainable use of resources, while preservation suggests keeping something in its untouched or original state.

常見錯誤

❌We need to do food preservations for the winter.
✅We need to do food preservation for the winter.
💡Preservation is uncountable when referring to the activity in general.
❌The preservation of environment is everyone's duty.
✅The preservation of the environment is everyone's duty.
💡A definite article is needed before 'environment' when referring to the natural world as a whole.