单词详解

1. vt.

A. 储备，保存，保留 [(+for)] (hold back or set aside, especially for future use or contingency)
These hotels are reserved for special guests.
这些宾馆是为特别的来宾保留的。
They will reserve the money, they may need it later.

他们将把这笔钱存起来，也许以后用得着。

B. 预约，预订 (obtain or arrange (for oneself) in advance)
We have reserved rooms at a hotel.我们已预订了旅馆房间。
I have reserved a ticket to Hainan.我已定了一张到海南的票。

C. 推迟作出，暂时不做 (arrange for and reserve (something for someone else) in advance)

The court will reserve judgment. 法庭将延期判决。
2. n.

A. [C][U] 储备(物)，储备金，保留(物)，储藏量 [(+of)]  (something kept back or saved for future use or a special purpose )

The army should be equipped with sufficient war reserves.

军队应该得到充足的军需储备品。
The smart animal kept a large reserve of nuts for the winter.
这个小动物贮存了大量的坚果以备冬天时用。

B. [U] 克制，沉默寡言，含蓄，冷淡

相关单词

过去式：:reserved

过去分词：reserved

现在分词：reserving

第三人称单数：reserves

近义词：keep