reserve /rɪˈzɜːv/ CET4 TEM4 ( reserving, reserved, reserves )

• 1. 

  V-T If something is reserved for a particular person or purpose, it is kept specially for that person or purpose. 预留 [usu passive]

  例：

  A double room with a balcony overlooking the sea had been reserved for him.

  一个带一座阳台的海景双人间已被预留给他了。

• 2. 

  V-T If you reserve something such as a table, ticket, or magazine, you arrange for it to be kept specially for you, rather than sold or given to someone else. 预订

  例：

  I'll reserve a table for five.

  我要预订一个5人的餐位。

• 3. 

  N-COUNT A reserve is a supply of something that is available for use when it is needed. 储备

  例：

  The Persian Gulf has 65 percent of the world's oil reserves.

  波斯湾拥有全世界石油储备的65%。

• 4. 

  N-COUNT A nature reserve is an area of land where the animals, birds, and plants are officially protected. 保护区 [英国英语]

• 5. 

  N-UNCOUNT If someone shows reserve, they keep their feelings hidden. 矜持

  例：

  I hope that you'll overcome your reserve and let me know.

  我希望你能克服矜持，让我知道。

• 6. 

  PHRASE If you have something in reserve, you have it available for use when it is needed. 保留备用

  例：

  He poked around the top of his cabinet for the bottle of whisky that he kept in reserve.

  他在壁橱的上面翻找他留的那瓶威士忌。

• 7. 

  to reserve judgment →see judgment

• 8. 

  to reserve the right →see right