conserve energy and build up strength
Tone colorsmāmámǎmàma
Meanings
1 sense · 3 examplesidiom
to conserve energy and store up strength; to recuperate and build up reserves
Commonly used when preparing for a significant effort, competition, or challenge. Often appears in contexts of sports, military operations, or before important examinations.
Bǐ比
sài赛
qián前
，
qiú球
duì队
xū需
yào要
yǎng养
jīng精
xù蓄
ruì锐
。
Before the match, the team needs to conserve their energy and build up their strength.
Zhè这
jǐ几
tiān天
nǐ你
hǎo好
hǎo好
yǎng养
jīng精
xù蓄
ruì锐
，
zhǔn准
bèi备
yíng迎
jiē接
míng明
tiān天
de的
tiǎo挑
zhàn战
。
These few days you should rest well and build up your reserves to meet tomorrow's challenge.
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Zhàn战
shì士
men们
yǎng养
jīng精
xù蓄
ruì锐
，
děng等
dài待
zhe着
zuì最
hòu后
de的
chōng冲
fēng锋
mìng命
lìng令
。
The soldiers conserved their energy, waiting for the final order to charge.