| 单词 | nature reserve |
| 释义 | > as lemmasnature reserve nature reserve n. a tract of land, usually having some particular biological or ecological value or interest, set aside and managed in order to preserve its fauna, flora, and physical features. ΘΚΠ the world > life > biology > collection or conservation of natural specimens > sanctuary or reserve > [noun] sanctuary1879 natural park1888 game reserve1907 nature reserve1912 nature sanctuary1928 nature park1929 wildlife sanctuary1936 1912 New Phytologist 11 363 It..appeared to be most desirable that it [sc. Blakeney Point] should be preserved for all time as a nature-reserve. 1949 Act 12 & 13 Geo. VI c. 97 §15 The expression ‘nature reserve’ means land managed for the purpose—(a) of providing..special opportunities for the study of, and research into, matters relating to the fauna and flora..or (b) of preserving flora, fauna or geological or physiographic features of special interest in the area. 2001 Daily Tel. 15 July 8/7 The last surviving bog orchid in East Anglia..has been stolen in a night raid on a nature reserve. < as lemmas |
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