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Reserve N Count 可数名词 Table Team Person Military N

英语单词 reserve
英美音标 英 [rɪ'zɜːv] 美 [rɪ'zɜːrv]
中文释义 vt.保留;预订;延期
n.候补;预备品;贮存
n.含蓄;克制
英语例句 (1) We reserve the right to lodge a claim for loss.
(2) I have reserved a table at the restaurant.
(3) The court will reserve judgement.
(4) He has played very well on the reserve side but this chance in the first team should put him on his mettle.
(5) The army should be equipped with sufficient war reserves.
(6) He spoke with reserve.
(7) The ultimate reserve was a source of his fascination and his power.
中文例句 (1) 我们保留要求赔偿损失的权利。
(2) 我已在饭店预订了一桌菜。
(3) 法庭将延期判决。
(4) 他在候补队中表现非常出色,但这次作为正式队员参赛将对他的能力进行考验。
(5) 军队应该得到充足的军需储备品。
(6) 他说话谨慎。
(7) 最大限度的克制是他获得魅力和力量的一个源泉。
vocabulary简明 As a noun, reserve refers to the quality of a shy or modest person who doesn’t easily express his or her feelings. As a verb, to reserve is to stash something away or to set it aside for future use.
vocabulary扩展 Reserve can also refer to backup supplies or resources. If a military is running out of ammunition or food, they may have to dig into the reserve to replenish their supplies. Reserve is also used as a verb to mean "obtain in advance." If you’re expecting a big crowd at your sister's dance recital, you might show up early to reserve seats for your family members. You could also reserve a table at a restaurant for dinner after the show.
柯林斯解释
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[VERB 动词]保留;留出;预留 If something is reserved for a particular person or purpose, it is kept specially for that person or purpose.
  [be V-ed for n]
  [usu passive]
  • A double room with a balcony overlooking the sea had been reserved for him...

    特地为他预留了一间带阳台的海景双人房。

  • In the United States lanes are reserved for cars with more than one occupant.

    在美国,多人乘坐的汽车有专行道。

2
[VERB 动词]预订;保留;预约 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.
  [V n]
  • I'll reserve a table for five...

    我要预订一张5人的桌子。

  • Demand will be huge, so ask your newsagent to reserve your copy today.

    需求量会很大,所以今天得请卖报摊主为你预留出你那份。

3
[N-COUNT 可数名词]储备;储存物资;储藏量 A reserve is a supply of something that is available for use when it is needed.
  [usu with supp]
  • The Gulf has 65 per cent of the world's oil reserves...

    海湾地区拥有全世界65%的石油储藏。

  • A friend can be a reserve of help in times of trouble.

    朋友可以在困难的时候提供帮助。

4
[N-COUNT 可数名词]预备队员;替补队员 In sports, a reserve is someone who is available to play as part of a team if one of the members is ill or cannot play.
  [mainly BRIT 主英]
  • He ended up as a reserve, but still qualified for a team gold medal.

    他最后成了替补队员,但仍有资格获得团体金牌。

in AM, use 美国英语用 substitute
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[N-COUNT 可数名词](野生生物)保护区 A nature reserve is an area of land where the animals, birds, and plants are officially protected.
  [usu supp N]
  • Marine biologists are calling for Cardigan Bay to be created a marine nature reserve to protect the dolphins.

    海洋生物学家号召将卡迪根湾建成一个海洋自然保护区,以保护那里的海豚。

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[N-UNCOUNT 不可数名词]寡言;矜持;内敛 If someone shows reserve, they keep their feelings hidden.
  • The subject is one which must be discussed with reserve...

    对这个话题必须进行慎重的讨论。

  • His natural reserve made him appear self-conscious.

    他天生的内敛性格让他显得有些拘谨。

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[PHRASE 短语]留出备用;保留;储存 If you have something in reserve, you have it available for use when it is needed.
  [PHR after v]
  • ...the bottle of whisky that he kept in reserve...

    他特地留的那瓶威士忌

  • There were patrol cars on the streets and riot police standing by in reserve.

    巡逻车在街上守候,防暴警察也在一旁待命。

8
[N-COUNT 可数名词]后备军;预备役部队 A military reserve is a group of soldiers who are ready to join a military operation if they are needed.
    9

    to reserve judgment→see:
    judgment

    to reserve the right→see:
    right

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