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preservative

UK //prɪˈzɜː.və.tɪv//US //prɪˈzɝː.və.t̬ɪv//

词源

源自拉丁语 'praeservativus'(保护的),由 'prae-'(前)和 'servare'(保存)组成,14世纪通过法语进入英语。

noun

❶ 防腐剂,指添加到食品、化妆品或其他产品中,用于防止腐败、延长保存时间的化学物质。

“This juice contains no artificial preservatives.”

(这种果汁不含人工防腐剂。)

“Salt acts as a natural preservative for meat.”

(盐可以作为肉类的天然防腐剂。)

同义词:conservative, additive, stabilizer, antioxidant

adjective

❶ 具有防腐作用的,形容能够防止腐败或变质的物质或方法。

“Honey has preservative properties that keep it fresh for years.”

(蜂蜜具有防腐特性,可以保持多年不变质。)

“The preservative effect of vinegar helps pickle vegetables.”

(醋的防腐作用有助于腌制蔬菜。)

同义词:conserving, protective, safeguarding

常见短语

food preservative — 食品防腐剂,特指添加到食品中用于延长保质期的化学或天然物质。

“Sorbic acid is a common food preservative used in cheese products.”

(山梨酸是奶酪制品中常用的食品防腐剂。)

wood preservative — 木材防腐剂,用于保护木材免受真菌、昆虫或天气侵蚀的化学处理剂。

“The deck was treated with a strong wood preservative to prevent rot.”

(甲板用强效木材防腐剂处理以防止腐烂。)