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.
John went to see his bank manager who sent the remains of wallet and the money to the special department of the Bank of England in Newcastle: the Mutilate Ladies!