
reserves
词源
源自中古法语 'reserver',来自拉丁语 'reservare'(re- 回 + servare 保存),14世纪进入英语。
noun
❶ 储备物或资源,指为未来需要而保存的物品、资金或自然资源。常用于描述国家、组织或个人预留的物资。
“The country has large oil reserves to meet future demands.”
(该国拥有大量石油储备以满足未来需求。)
“She keeps a reserve of canned food in case of emergencies.”
(她储备了一些罐头食品以备紧急情况。)
❶ 军事后备力量,指国家在战时可以调用的预备役人员或装备。
“The general called up the reserves to reinforce the front lines.”
(将军召集后备部队增援前线。)
“After basic training, soldiers may be placed in the reserves.”
(完成基础训练后,士兵可能被编入预备役。)
verb
❶ 保留或预留某物,指为特定目的或人员事先留存资源或权利。
“We reserved the conference room for tomorrow's meeting.”
(我们为明天的会议预留了会议室。)
“The chef reserves the right to modify the menu seasonally.”
(主厨保留根据季节调整菜单的权利。)
常见短语
in reserve — 指某物被留存备用,通常用于描述资源或人员处于待命状态。
“The hospital keeps additional ventilators in reserve during flu season.”
(流感季节医院会额外保留呼吸机备用。)
reserve currency — 储备货币,指被各国央行大量持有的外币,用于国际交易和金融稳定。
“The US dollar serves as the primary reserve currency worldwide.”
(美元是全球主要的储备货币。)