conservation /ˌkɑːnsɚˈveɪʃən/ noun Learner's definition of CONSERVATION
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: the protection of animals, plants, and natural resources（对动植物、自然资源的）保护 -
wildlife conservation野生生物保护
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They are trying to raise money for conservation.他们正努力筹集资金保护自然资源。
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the conservation of the environment环境保护
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often used before another noun常用于另一名词前 -
a conservation commission自然资源保护委员会
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a local group's conservation efforts当地组织保护自然资源的努力
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the efforts of a local conservation group当地自然保护组织的努力
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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]这块地产与一片自然资源保护区相邻。
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: the careful use of natural resources (such as trees, oil, etc.) to prevent them from being lost or wasted自然资源保护；防止自然资源流失（或浪费） 3
: the things that are done to keep works of art or things of historical importance in good condition（对艺术品、历史文物的）保护