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U3E16 | reserve

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Reserve【v.】

1.     to arrange for something to be kept for a particular person or purpose保留;预留

I'd like to reserve a table for two at 7 o'clock.

我想预订七点钟的两人桌。

The seats are reserved for elderly passengers.

这些座位是留给老年乘客的。

He reserves his energy for the final sprint.

他保留体力用于最后的冲刺。

The park reserves its natural beauty for future generations.

公园保留了其自然美景以供后代欣赏。

The government has reserved funds for education.

政府已经拨出资金用于教育。

 

reserve【n.】

1.     a supply of something that is available for use if it is needed储备物;储备量

The country has large oil reserves.

这个国家有大量的石油储备。

2.     an area of land where animals and plants are protected自然保护区

The nature reserve is home to many endangered species.

这个自然保护区是许多濒危物种的家园。

3.     the quality of not showing your feelings or thoughts矜持;寡言;拘谨

She spoke with reserve, careful not to reveal too much.

她说话很矜持,小心不透露太多。