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单词 reserved
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Definition of reserved in English:

reserved

adjective rɪˈzəːvdrəˈzərvd
  • 1Slow to reveal emotion or opinions.

    he is a reserved, almost taciturn man
    Example sentencesExamples
    • The team files off the bus on game day in a quiet, reserved and orderly fashion, with most players wearing serious expressions as they look down, avoiding any eye contact.
    • Though they are not friends-Jarvis is a reserved man who does not display emotions easily-they help each other recover from their losses.
    • For the second time in three days the usually reserved swimmer showed overwhelming emotion in the pool.
    • At this point even the reserved Sean could not restrain himself from bursting out laughing.
    • While Morgan was quiet, reserved and cute, Camille was loud, passionate and bright.
    • Like me, he was an intellectual, though he was the more reserved type.
    • The reserved exterior that reflects caution and orthodoxy masks an inner emotional make-up that hints of mischief and rebellion.
    • Skepticism and warnings were mainly expressed in medical journals, indicating a reserved attitude by many health care professionals.
    • Kelly told me that, while she was growing up, her father was quiet, distant, and emotionally reserved.
    • When she approached the man, however, her attire earned her a reserved expression.
    • Despite this she managed a calm smile revealing a reserved and complacent demeanor.
    • I imagine her sister Jane was equally affected, but was a more reserved person.
    • Always sensitive to the emotions of others, Jesse's reserved body language and quiet voice told her that he was not as ‘ok’ as he said.
    • She snatched the paper back with a reserved expression.
    • They never linger or come down to a human level; instead they are cold and reserved.
    • He was by nature a reserved man but not a cold one.
    • She has a certain power, something shines from behind her reserved expression that is seeking something different.
    • She had never seen him so happy before, he was always so reserved and cautious with his emotions.
    • They range from reserved and courtly to warm and expressive.
    • I looked over at Denny to see him regarding me with a reserved expression.
    Synonyms
    reticent, self-restrained, restrained, quiet, private, self-contained
    uncommunicative, unforthcoming, undemonstrative, unsociable, formal, constrained, cool, aloof, stand-offish, detached, distant, remote, unapproachable, unfriendly, withdrawn, guarded, secretive, media-shy, close, silent, taciturn, close-mouthed
    shy, retiring, diffident, timid, demure, self-effacing, shrinking, inhibited, introverted
    unemotional, cold, chilly, frigid
    archaic retired
    rare Olympian
  • 2Kept specially for a particular person.

    a reserved seat
    Example sentencesExamples
    • All reserved seat tickets will include an attached prepaid admission stub.
    • Of course, there was no reserved seat to be found.
    • When the syrup has cooled, mix it with the fruit purée, reserved seeds and lemon juice.
    • The curtain goes up nightly at 8.30 pm and there are no reserved seats, so it is first come first served.
    • There are no reserved seats, so it is a case of first come first served and everyone is advised to come early to avoid disappointment.
    • Customers can make use of a reserved parking lot provided close to the toilet and ATM, wheel chair, ramps, railings in the toilet and low-level closets.
    • Options for patron upgrade, car parking spaces and a reserved seat in the main stand are also available.
    • The bus for our house came first and Jackie got on it, standing briefly on the platform as it pulled away and staring back, before retiring to his reserved seat under the stairs.
    • There are no reserved seats so the advice is to come early because a large attendance is expected.
    • Departing on July 2 or 3, you will spend a full day at Wimbledon with a reserved seat on Number One Court.
    • We have recently improved the ladies toilets after one fan contacted me and we have even changed the reserved stickers on seats after one fan told me they look scruffy.
    • As well as reserved seats, buses have regular drivers, so they and pupils can get to know each other.
    • Four people with reserved seats were waiting to get on.
    • If there is only one carriage with reserved seats, it cannot be designated as a smoking carriage.
    • When they got down to the restaurant Aaron gave his name and they were guided to their reserved seats.
    • The Laker standard fare was for a reserved seat booked for same-day travel.
    • There are also a few £30 tickets which include a champagne and strawberry reception at Hall's Croft, reserved seats and an acknowledgement in the programme.
    • Pour the cooked fruit into a sieve set over the bowl of reserved berries and use the back of a wooden spoon to press the fruit through the sieve.
    • This new facility is not to be confused with the existing coach service available only to reserved seat passengers.
    • Under the revised rules, a refund shall be admissible on unused reserved and RAC tickets up to five days from the scheduled departure of the train from its originating station.
    Synonyms
    booked, taken, spoken for, prearranged
    chartered, hired
    dated engaged
    rare bespoken

Derivatives

  • reservedly

  • adverb rɪˈzəːvɪdlirəˈzərvədli
    • There are some artists I recommend unreservedly, and some that I recommend reservedly.
      Example sentencesExamples
      • He waited politely and reservedly for me to ask questions.
      • These days, it's sipped more reservedly as a dessert liqueur - the experts say only muscat, with its sweet, nutty power, can stand up to chocolate and coffee.
      • Today, he somewhat reservedly refers to the appointment as ‘controversial’.
      • We asked him if we could decorate the church a little, to which he agreed reservedly.
  • reservedness

  • noun
    • I'm going to start off this blog by exploring my personal "reservedness" and how it fits in with my chosen business: property development and investment.
      Example sentencesExamples
      • Do people mistake your reservedness for aloofness?
      • Bringing up the subject of his infidelity would violate norms of reservedness and submissiveness.
 
 

Definition of reserved in US English:

reserved

adjectiverəˈzərvdrəˈzərvd
  • 1Slow to reveal emotion or opinions.

    he is a reserved, almost taciturn man
    Example sentencesExamples
    • They never linger or come down to a human level; instead they are cold and reserved.
    • They range from reserved and courtly to warm and expressive.
    • I looked over at Denny to see him regarding me with a reserved expression.
    • She had never seen him so happy before, he was always so reserved and cautious with his emotions.
    • Though they are not friends-Jarvis is a reserved man who does not display emotions easily-they help each other recover from their losses.
    • I imagine her sister Jane was equally affected, but was a more reserved person.
    • He was by nature a reserved man but not a cold one.
    • The reserved exterior that reflects caution and orthodoxy masks an inner emotional make-up that hints of mischief and rebellion.
    • Like me, he was an intellectual, though he was the more reserved type.
    • She snatched the paper back with a reserved expression.
    • For the second time in three days the usually reserved swimmer showed overwhelming emotion in the pool.
    • At this point even the reserved Sean could not restrain himself from bursting out laughing.
    • Skepticism and warnings were mainly expressed in medical journals, indicating a reserved attitude by many health care professionals.
    • While Morgan was quiet, reserved and cute, Camille was loud, passionate and bright.
    • Kelly told me that, while she was growing up, her father was quiet, distant, and emotionally reserved.
    • Always sensitive to the emotions of others, Jesse's reserved body language and quiet voice told her that he was not as ‘ok’ as he said.
    • When she approached the man, however, her attire earned her a reserved expression.
    • The team files off the bus on game day in a quiet, reserved and orderly fashion, with most players wearing serious expressions as they look down, avoiding any eye contact.
    • Despite this she managed a calm smile revealing a reserved and complacent demeanor.
    • She has a certain power, something shines from behind her reserved expression that is seeking something different.
    Synonyms
    reticent, self-restrained, restrained, quiet, private, self-contained
  • 2Kept specially for a particular purpose or person.

    a reserved seat
    Example sentencesExamples
    • This new facility is not to be confused with the existing coach service available only to reserved seat passengers.
    • There are also a few £30 tickets which include a champagne and strawberry reception at Hall's Croft, reserved seats and an acknowledgement in the programme.
    • When the syrup has cooled, mix it with the fruit purée, reserved seeds and lemon juice.
    • As well as reserved seats, buses have regular drivers, so they and pupils can get to know each other.
    • There are no reserved seats, so it is a case of first come first served and everyone is advised to come early to avoid disappointment.
    • Options for patron upgrade, car parking spaces and a reserved seat in the main stand are also available.
    • All reserved seat tickets will include an attached prepaid admission stub.
    • We have recently improved the ladies toilets after one fan contacted me and we have even changed the reserved stickers on seats after one fan told me they look scruffy.
    • Departing on July 2 or 3, you will spend a full day at Wimbledon with a reserved seat on Number One Court.
    • There are no reserved seats so the advice is to come early because a large attendance is expected.
    • If there is only one carriage with reserved seats, it cannot be designated as a smoking carriage.
    • The bus for our house came first and Jackie got on it, standing briefly on the platform as it pulled away and staring back, before retiring to his reserved seat under the stairs.
    • Pour the cooked fruit into a sieve set over the bowl of reserved berries and use the back of a wooden spoon to press the fruit through the sieve.
    • When they got down to the restaurant Aaron gave his name and they were guided to their reserved seats.
    • Four people with reserved seats were waiting to get on.
    • Customers can make use of a reserved parking lot provided close to the toilet and ATM, wheel chair, ramps, railings in the toilet and low-level closets.
    • The curtain goes up nightly at 8.30 pm and there are no reserved seats, so it is first come first served.
    • Under the revised rules, a refund shall be admissible on unused reserved and RAC tickets up to five days from the scheduled departure of the train from its originating station.
    • The Laker standard fare was for a reserved seat booked for same-day travel.
    • Of course, there was no reserved seat to be found.
    Synonyms
    booked, taken, spoken for, prearranged
 
 
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