conserve和preserve区别（preserve reserve conserve的区别）

conserve : 较正式用词，指小心地使用难以补充的资源或贵重物，免遭浪费或毁坏，以备不时之需。

To conserve electricity, we are cutting down on our heating.

为了省电，我们在减少中央供热。

The nationalists are very eager to conserve their customs and language.

民族主义者非常热衷于保留他们的习俗和语言。

preserve : 侧重将物品完好无损地保存下来。

We want to preserve the character of the town while improving the facilities.

我们想在改善市镇设施的同时保持其特色。

The agreement preserved our right to limit trade in endangered species.

这项协议保留了我们限制濒危物种贸易的权利。