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/ˈreskjuː/ |
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1 | to save someone from a dangerous or unpleasant situation 营救 |
| The crew of the tanker were rescued just minutes before it sank in heavy seas. 在油轮还有几分钟就要沉入波涛汹涌的大海时,全体船员得救了。 |
| rescue sb from sth He had been trying to rescue a young woman from an arranged marriage to an elderly relative. 他曾一直设法解救一个因包办婚姻要嫁给年老亲戚的年轻女子。 |
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2 | to prevent a business , project etc from failing 拯救,挽救(生意等) |
| an attempt to rescue the peace process 拯救和平进程的尝试 |
| rescue sth from sth She won praise for rescuing an ailing business from near bankruptcy. 她因拯救一家境况不佳的商行免于破产而受到称赞。 |
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rescuer noun C |
| Rescuers searched the rubble for survivors. 救援人员在瓦砾中搜寻幸存者。 |
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