Dictionary entryCEFR B2noun

reserves

IPA pronunciation: /rɪˈzɜːvz/

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Russian meaning

запасы, резервы

English definition

Supplies of something kept for future use, or backup troops.

Example

The country has large reserves of oil.

Collocations

oil reserves
cash reserves
strategic reserves

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