conserve /kənˈsɜːv/ CET6 TEM4 ( conserving, conserved, conserves )

• 1. 

  V-T If you conserve a supply of something, you use it carefully so that it lasts for a long time. 节省

  例：

  The factories have closed for the weekend to conserve energy.

  这些工厂在那个周末关了厂以节省能源。

• 2. 

  V-T To conserve something means to protect it from harm, loss, or change. 保护

  例：

  ...a big increase in U.S. aid to help developing countries conserve their forests.

  …美国对帮助发展中国家保护森林的援助的大幅增加。