Preserves Meaning in English
word · lemma: preserve
释义
'Preserves' are sweet foods like jams or fruit spreads made by cooking fruit with sugar so they last a long time. The word can also be used for any method of keeping food from spoiling, but most commonly refers to the sweet spreads.
用法与细微差别
Usually refers to sweet fruit spreads, especially those with fruit chunks. Common collocations: 'fruit preserves', 'homemade preserves'. Not the same as 'jam' (smoother) or 'jelly' (clear, no fruit pieces). Often used as a plural noun.
例句
My grandmother makes delicious preserves from strawberries.
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We had toast with preserves for breakfast.
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These jars of preserves will last all winter.
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I love trying different homemade preserves from the farmers’ market.
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Could you pass me the preserves? I want some on my scone.
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Their family has a secret recipe for apricot preserves that everyone loves.
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