reserve

behavior(行为)

1. Uncountable(不可数名词)

   the habit of not readily expressing one's feelings or thoughts

   拘谨；寡言

   • I invited her out for a drink, hoping to ease her reserve.

     我邀请她出去喝一杯，希望能缓解她的矜持。

   • His reserve made it difficult for her to know what he really thought.

     他的矜持让她很难知道他真正的想法。

   • Her introversion and reserve made her seem a bit out of place at social gatherings.

     她的内向和矜持使她在社交聚会中显得有点格格不入。

storage(储存)

1. C2Countable(可数名词)Uncountable(不可数名词)

   a supply of something kept for future use; the act of keeping something until it is needed

   储备；储藏；备用（物）

   • The company maintains a cash reserve to handle potential crises.

     公司维持现金储备以应对潜在危机。

   • They have a large reserve of drinking water to ensure they have enough resources in case of an emergency.

     他们拥有大量的饮用水储备，以确保在紧急情况下拥有足够的资源。

   • I have placed the book on reserve, so I can read it when I have time.

     我已经把这本书预定了，这样我有时间时就可以阅读。

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protection(保护)

1. B2Countable(可数名词)

   an area of land set aside to protect wildlife and their habitats

   （尤指为保护野生动物而设的）自然保护区；禁猎区；保护区

   • This area has become an important bird reserve.

     这个地区已成为一个重要的鸟类保护区。

   • The government is committed to expanding the area of nature reserves.

     政府致力于扩大自然保护区面积。

   • Visitors can observe many rare species of flora and fauna within the reserve.

     游客可以在保护区内观察到许多稀有动植物物种。

personnel(人员)

1. Countable(可数名词)

   an extra player available to play if needed in a sports game

   （体育比赛中的）后备队员；替补队员

   • The coach had several reserves on the bench, ready to play if necessary.

     教练在替补席上准备了几名替补队员，以备不时之需。

   • Due to injuries to the main players, a reserve had to enter the game.

     由于主力球员受伤，一名替补队员不得不进入比赛。

   • This reserve player performed exceptionally well in the game, successfully turning the tide.

     这名替补球员在比赛中表现异常出色，成功扭转了局势。

uncertainty(不确定)

1. Uncountable(不可数名词)formal(正式)

   a feeling of doubt about someone or something

   （对某人或某事物的）疑虑；不确定感；保留态度

   • I support this project without any reserve.

     我毫无保留地支持这个项目。

   • Despite my reservations, I am willing to try.

     尽管我有疑虑，我还是愿意尝试。

   • He expressed some reserves regarding the new proposal.

     他对新提案表达了一些保留意见。

price(价格)

1. Countable(可数名词)Usually singular(通常单数)

   the minimum price that a seller will accept for something, especially at auction

   （尤指拍卖中的）底价；保留价格；最低价格

   • The reserve price for the painting at auction was set at five thousand dollars.

     这幅画在拍卖中的底价定为五千美元。

   • The item failed to sell as no one bid above the reserve.

     这件物品未能售出，因为没有人出价高于底价。

   • The house did not meet its reserve, so it did not sell.

     这栋房子没有达到它的底价，所以没有卖出。

1. B1Transitive(及物动词)

   to keep something for a specific purpose or time

   为特定目的或时间保留；留出

   • I usually reserve weekends for family activities.

     我通常将周末保留给家庭活动。

   • The restaurant reserves window seats for guests with prior reservations.

     餐厅将窗边座位保留给事先预订的客人。

   • I will reserve my judgment on this matter until we get more information.

     在获得更多信息之前，我会保留对这件事的判断。

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2. B1Transitive(及物动词)

   to arrange for something such as a seat on a plane or a table at a restaurant to be kept for one's use

   预订；预约

   • I have reserved a table at an Italian restaurant for seven o'clock tonight.

     我已经在今晚七点预订了一家意大利餐厅的座位。

   • We advise you to reserve your accommodation in advance, particularly during peak season.

     我们建议您提前预订住宿，尤其是在旺季期间。

   • Please make sure to reserve your flight ticket online.

     请确保在网上预订您的机票。

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