rescue
/ˈreskjuː/
CEFR level B1Topic SocietyWord #2054 in the learning path
营救；解救
Definitions
v. To save someone or something from danger or difficulty.
营救；解救
n. An act of saving someone or something from danger.
营救；救援行动
Example
Firefighters rescued a kitten from the roof this morning.
今天早上，消防员从屋顶救下了一只小猫。
Coastal communities need well-equipped teams to rescue residents when severe flooding blocks roads and damages homes.
沿海社区需要装备精良的队伍，在严重洪灾阻断道路、损坏房屋时营救居民。
Collocations
- rescue someone from
- a rescue team
- a rescue operation
- come to the rescue
Word family
- rescuer (n.)
Synonyms
- save
Usage tip
常用rescue sb from sth，表示从险境中救出某人。
FAQ
- What does rescue mean?
- To save someone or something from danger or difficulty. An act of saving someone or something from danger.
- How is rescue pronounced?
- UK /ˈreskjuː/, US /ˈreskjuː/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.
