preserver

/pri'zə:və/

Thân thiện

A lifeguard throws a bright orange preserver to a swimmer in distress.

Definition

1. Noun:
   • A person who protects or keeps something safe: Someone who prevents harm, loss, or decay.
   • A device or substance used to maintain something in its original state: Something that prevents spoilage, decay, or injury.
   • A life preserver: Rescue equipment designed to keep a person afloat in water.

Examples

• Noun:
  • She is a preserver of ancient traditions in her community. (She works to keep old customs alive.)
  • Salt acts as a natural food preserver. (Salt helps prevent food from spoiling.)
  • The lifeguard threw the preserver to the struggling swimmer. (The lifeguard threw the flotation device to help the swimmer.)

Advanced Usage

• "A preserver of the peace": A person who maintains order and prevents conflict.

  • The community elders acted as preservers of the peace during the dispute.

• "In the role of a preserver": Functioning to protect or maintain something.

  • The museum serves in the role of a preserver of our cultural heritage.

Variants and Related Words

• Preserve (verb): To maintain, protect, or keep safe from harm or decay.

  • We must preserve these historical documents for future generations.

• Preservation (noun): The act or process of keeping something safe from damage or decay.

  • The preservation of the old building required careful work.

• Preservative (noun): A substance used to prevent decay, especially in food.

  • This juice contains no artificial preservatives.

Synonyms

• Protector: One who defends or guards from harm.
• Conservator: A person responsible for the repair and preservation of artifacts or buildings.
• Safeguard: A measure taken to protect someone or something.

Related Phrases

• Life preserver: A ring or jacket designed to save a person from drowning.

  • Every boat should be equipped with life preservers.

• Wildlife preserver: A person or organization dedicated to protecting animal species and habitats.

  • He worked as a wildlife preserver in the national park.

Học thuật

Noun

1. rescue equipment consisting of a buoyant belt or jacket to keep a person from drowning
2. someone who keeps safe from harm or danger
3. a cook who preserves fruits or meat
4. a skilled worker who is employed to restore or refinish buildings or antique furniture

Từ đồng nghĩa

• life preserver
• flotation device
• refinisher
• renovator
• restorer