conserve /kənˈsə:v/ vt. 保藏，保存；保护：conserve one’s energy 养精蓄锐；conserve water during the draught 在干旱期间节约用水；conserve soil and water 水土保持；conserve mineral resources 保护矿物资源［考句］ To conserve is to save and protect, to leave what we ourselves enjoy in such good condition that others may also share the enjoyment.所谓保存就是保留和保护，也就是将我们喜欢的东西保护好以使他人也能享受。