rescue
['res.kju:] verb transitive
IMPROVER
■to help someone or something out of a dangerous, harmful or unpleasant situation 救援；营救；解救•The lifeboat rescued the sailors from the sinking boat.救生艇将水手们从正在下沉的船上救起。 •The government has refused to rescue the company from bankruptcy.政府已经拒绝援助这间濒于破产的公司。
['res.kju:] noun countable or uncountable
IMPROVER
■when someone in a dangerous situation is helped and made safe 救援；营救；解救•Lifeboats carry out many rescues every month.救生艇每月都会执行很多救援任务。 •We huddled together on the cliff ledge, waiting for rescue.我们挤作一团蜷缩在悬崖上一块突出的岩石上，等待救援。 •I didn't know anybody at the party, but the hostess came to my rescue (= helped me out of a difficult situation) by introducing me to a few people.在派对上我谁也不认识，但女主人过来救了我的驾，把我介绍给几个客人。 |