reservation
noun uk/ˌrez.əˈveɪ.ʃən/ us/ˌrez.ɚˈveɪ.ʃən/
(THING KEPT)
B1 [ C or U ]预订;预约
an arrangement in which something such as a seat on an aircraft or a table at a restaurant is kept for you
I'd like to make a table reservation for two people for nine o'clock. 我要预订9点两人用餐的桌位。
Please confirm your reservation in writing by Friday. 请在星期五前对您的预订予以书面确认。
[ C ]居留地;保留地
an area of land made available for a particular group of people to live in
The family lives on a Native American reservation. 这家人住在一个美洲土著居民居留地上。
[ C ] (also reserve); (US also preserve)野生动物保护区;自然保护区;禁猎区
an area of land in which wild animals are protected
He's the chief warden of a big-game reservation. 他是一个大型动物保护区的管理主任。
- More examples
- The US government forcibly resettled the Native Americans in reservations.
- The restaurant is so popular it's almost impossible to get a reservation.
- Please let us know if you wish to cancel your reservation.
- The concierge can make dinner or theatre reservations for you.
- Many campsites require reservations, especially during the summer holiday season.
(DOUBT)
C2 [ C usually plural, U ]存疑;保留意见;异议
a doubt or feeling of not being able to agree with or accept something completely
Workers and employees shared deep reservations about the wisdom of the government's plans for the industry. 对于政府针对这一产业作出的规划是否明智，工人和雇主都非常怀疑。
He accepted my advice without reservation. 他毫无保留地接受了我的建议。