reserves
Prononciation : [rɪˈzɜrvz]
Contexte : « finance »
(noun) money or resources that you save or keep for future use. Think of it like having a piggy bank where you save money for later.
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She has a good amount of reserves saved for her vacation next year.
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He didn't have any reserves left, so he couldn't afford a new bike.
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Do you have any reserves saved for an emergency?
Contexte : « natural resources »
(noun) a supply of something that can be used in the future, like gas or water. It means there's a limited amount in the ground that we can take and use.
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The country discovered new oil reserves, which will help its economy.
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We are running low on our water reserves because of the drought.
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How large are the natural gas reserves in this area?
Contexte : « planning »
(verb) to keep something for future use or to set it aside. Like when you save your favorite toy for a special day.
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I reserve a table for two at that restaurant every Saturday.
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They decided not to reserve any seats because they thought the place would be empty.
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Did you reserve tickets for the concert tonight?
Contexte : « military »
(noun) soldiers who are not in active duty but can be called to serve when needed. They are like backup helpers that can step in when there are not enough people.
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The army has many reserves ready to assist during emergencies.
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There were not enough reserves available when the disaster struck.
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How many reserves are on standby for this mission?