salvage
/ˈsælvɪdʒ/
CEFR level C1Topic EnvironmentWord #6532 in the learning path
抢救；打捞
Definitions
v. To save useful things from damage, loss, or destruction.
抢救；打捞
v. To prevent a situation or effort from failing completely.
挽救；挽回
n. The recovery of damaged property, or the property recovered.
抢救；打捞；获救财物
Example
We managed to salvage some books after the flood.
洪水过后，我们设法抢救出了一些书。
Construction companies can salvage valuable materials from old buildings, reducing waste and demand for new resources.
建筑公司可以从旧建筑中回收有价值的材料，减少废物以及对新资源的需求。
Collocations
- salvage materials
- salvage operation
- salvage a reputation
Word family
- salvageable (adj.)
Synonyms
- recover
- save
Usage tip
多指抢救财物；救人通常用rescue。
FAQ
- What does salvage mean?
- To save useful things from damage, loss, or destruction. To prevent a situation or effort from failing completely. The recovery of damaged property, or the property recovered.
- How is salvage pronounced?
- UK /ˈsælvɪdʒ/, US /ˈsælvɪdʒ/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.
