| |
|
| VERB |
| |
|
| /rɪˈzɜːv/ |
|
| |
| 1 | T to keep something so that you can use it when you need to 贮藏；贮存 |
| Strain the fruit, reserving the juice. 把水果滤一下，把果汁贮存起来。 |
| |
| 2 | T to keep something for a particular person , purpose , or situation 保留；预留 |
| reserve sth for sb/sth This section of the car park is reserved for visitors. 这个停车区是留给游客的。 |
| |
| 3 | I/T to make an arrangement so that something such as a room in a hotel or a seat in a theatre is kept for you to use later 预订（房间或座位） |
| Saturdays are busy, so it’ s a good idea to reserve a table in advance. 星期六生意很好，因此提前预订一张桌子是个好主意。 |
| |
| 4 | T not to make a decision or judgment until you have more information 保留（意见）；推迟作出（决定或判断） |
| I’ ll reserve my judgment until I’ ve looked at the details of the proposal. 我要等看到提议的细节才能作出判断。 |
| PHRASE |
| - | reserve the right to do sth formal
|
| to keep the right to do something if you later think it is necessary |
| 保留做某事的权利 |
| |
| We reserve the right to alter this timetable. 我们保留改变时间表的权利。 |
| |
|