conservation /ˌkɑːnsɚˈveɪʃən/ noun Learner's definition of CONSERVATION
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: the protection of animals, plants, and natural resources(對動植物、自然資源的)保護 -
wildlife conservation野生生物保護
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They are trying to raise money for conservation.他們正努力籌集資金保護自然資源。
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the conservation of the environment環境保護
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often used before another noun常用於另一名詞前 -
a conservation commission自然資源保護委員會
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a local group's conservation efforts當地組織保護自然資源的努力
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the efforts of a local conservation group當地自然保護組織的努力
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The property borders a conservation area. [=an area of land that is protected and that cannot be built on or used for certain purposes]這塊地産與一片自然資源保護區相鄰。
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: the careful use of natural resources (such as trees, oil, etc.) to prevent them from being lost or wasted自然資源保護;防止自然資源流失(或浪費) 3
: the things that are done to keep works of art or things of historical importance in good condition(對藝術品、歷史文物的)保護