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v.

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The verb is pronounced /kən'sɜːv/. The noun is pronounced /'kɒnsɜːv/. 动词读作 /kən'sɜːv/，名词读作 /'kɒnsɜːv/。
1. VERB 节约;节省 If you conserve a supply of something, you use it carefully so that it lasts for a long time. 

  • The republic's factories have closed for the weekend to conserve energy.

    为了节约能源，该共和国的工厂周末不开工。

2. VERB 保护;保存 To conserve something means to protect it from harm, loss, or change. 

  • ...a big increase in US aid to help developing countries conserve their forests.

    美国为帮助发展中国家保护森林所提供的援助的大幅增长

  • ...the Government-funded body responsible for conserving historic buildings.

    政府资助的历史建筑保护机构

3. N-MASS (含有大块或整块水果的)蜜饯，果酱 Conserve is jam containing a large proportion of fruit, usually in whole pieces. 
Adjective

1. saving from harm or loss;

  • "serves a conserving function"