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27 Dec 2016
Traditional Chinese (Taiwan)
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protect , preserve .
can these words be interchangeable?
can these words be interchangeable?
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Protect is a general statement. "Protect him." "Protect this." "Protect that."
Preserve is more specific. "Preserve a life." "Preserve the peace." "Preserve these vegetables." You would not say, "Preserve him."
Preserve is more specific. "Preserve a life." "Preserve the peace." "Preserve these vegetables." You would not say, "Preserve him."
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