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reserved

UK //rɪˈzɜːvd//US //rɪˈzɜːrvd//

词源

源自中古法语 'reserver',最终来自拉丁语 'reservare'(意为保留、保存),由 re-(回) + servare(保持)组成。

adjective

❶ 形容人性格内向、不轻易表露情感或想法,通常显得安静或拘谨。

“She is very reserved and rarely speaks in meetings.”

(她非常内向,很少在会议上发言。)

“His reserved nature made it hard to know what he was thinking.”

(他内敛的性格让人难以捉摸他的想法。)

❶ 指物品、座位等被预先保留或预订,不可随意使用。

“This table is reserved for VIP guests only.”

(这张桌子仅限VIP客人使用。)

“I have a reserved parking spot near the office.”

(我在办公室附近有一个预留的停车位。)

同义词:shy, quiet, booked, set aside, restrained

常见短语

reserved seating — 指提前指定或分配好的座位,常见于剧院、航班等场合。

“The theater offers both general admission and reserved seating options.”

(剧院提供普通入场和预留座位两种选择。)

reserved rights — 法律术语,表示保留某项权利暂不行使或未来可能行使。

“The company reserved all rights to modify the terms of service.”

(公司保留修改服务条款的所有权利。)