preservation
n[U]
1 action of preserving 保护; 维护; 保存; 保留; 保持
the preservation and conservation of wildlife 对野生动物的保护
the preservation of food, one´s health, works of art 食物的保鲜、 健康的保持、 艺术作品的保存
The aim of the policy is the preservation of peace. 这一政策旨在维护和平.
[attrib 作定语]
a preser`vation order, ie (in Britain) one that makes it illegal to destroy a building, etc because of its historical value (英国的)文物保护法令.
2 degree to which sth has been unaffected by age, weather etc 保存完好之程度
The paintings were in an excellent state of preservation. 这些画保存得非常好.