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10 Language-to-English Dictionaries保护
Pronunciation / Transliteration: bǎohù
"古建筑的保护非常重要。"
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The action of preserving something, or of keeping it safe from harm, injury, decay, or destruction.
"The strict laws ensure the preservation of historic buildings."
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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
The word 'preservation' originates from the Latin 'praeservare', meaning 'to keep safe'. It evolved through Old French 'preservation' before entering Middle English, reflecting a historical emphasis on safeguarding and maintaining integrity over time.
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10 Global Lexicons: How "Preservation" is said worldwide
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préservation
Transliteration: pʁezɛʁvasjɔ̃
"La préservation de l'environnement est l'affaire de tous."
Bewahrung
Transliteration: bəˈvaːʁʊŋ
"Die Bewahrung alter Traditionen ist wichtig."
preservazione
Transliteration: prezervatˈtsjone
"La preservazione del patrimonio culturale è fondamentale."
preservación
Transliteration: pɾeseɾvaˈsjon
"Trabajamos en la preservación de los bosques."
preservação
Transliteration: pɾezeɾvaˈsɐ̃w
"A preservação da natureza é essencial para o futuro."
संरक्षण
Transliteration: samrakshan
"पर्यावरण का संरक्षण हमारी जिम्मेदारी है।"
保护
Transliteration: bǎohù
"古建筑的保护非常重要。"
보존
Transliteration: bojon
"문화재 보존은 국가의 중요한 임무이다."
保存
Transliteration: hozon
"自然の保存に努める。"
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