| 单词 | rescue |
| 释义 | rescue —rescue /ˈres.kjuː/ noun [C or U] ► B1 the act of helping someone out of a dangerous or unpleasant situation: » Lifeboats carry out many rescues every month.» We huddled together on the cliff ledge, waiting for rescue.» 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.Thesaurus+: ↑Preserving and saving , ↑Defending and protectingWord partners for rescue noun• a rescue ♯attempt/♯effort/♯mission/♯operation• a rescue ♯boat/♯helicopter• a rescue ♯team/♯worker• the rescue ♯of sb/sthCollocations:–Nouns-lu. a rescue attempt/effort/mission/operation» A desperate rescue attempt was launched despite the weather.-lu. a rescue boat/craft/helicopter/ship» The rescue helicopter hovered overhead.-lu. a rescue centre» He runs a rescue centre for abandoned dogs.-lu. a rescue crew/team/squad» The rescue crew plucked them from raging seas.-lu. a rescue package/plan» A rescue plan has been put forward for the ailing company.-lu. rescue services» Rescue services were on full alert after the flooding.-lu. a rescue worker» Rescue workers dragged the boy from the rubble.–Types-lu. an animal rescue [centre, group, etc.]» She founded an animal rescue centre in Bath.-lu. an emergency rescue [plan, insurance, team, etc.]» Emergency rescue teams scoured the mountain for survivors.-lu. an air/mountain/sea rescue» The army launched an air rescue.–Adjectives-lu. a dramatic rescue» The army carried out a dramatic rescue off the coast of Ireland.-lu. an international rescue [package, operation, etc.]» A multi-billion international rescue package has been put together for the region.–Prepositions-lu. the rescue of sb/sth» Several passing boats assisted in the rescue of passengers.-lu. a rescue from sb/sth» The gift secured his rescue from bankruptcy.–Phrases-lu. come to the/sb's rescue» The charity came to our rescue, providing clothes and furniture.-lu. ride to the rescue» A new investor rode to the rescue of the ailing fashion company.• • • Extra Examples:» They were decorated for their part in the rescue.» We watched scenes of the dramatic rescue on the news.» Weather conditions have moderated, making a rescue attempt possible.» The central bank has pulled off one of the biggest financial rescues of recent years.» One man sustained severe burns during the rescue.verb [T] ↑Verb Endings for rescue ► B1 to help someone or something out of a dangerous, harmful, or unpleasant situation: » The lifeboat rescued the sailors from the sinking boat.» The government has refused to rescue the company from bankruptcy.Thesaurus+: ↑Preserving and saving , ↑Defending and protectingrescuer /-ər/ aep /-ɚ/ noun [C]► F0» Two of the rescuers died in a second earthquake.Thesaurus+: ↑Preserving and saving , ↑Defending and protecting • • • Extra Examples:» The management are putting together a plan to rescue the company.» They shouted for help, but nobody came to rescue them.» Six people were rescued by helicopter from a fishing boat in distress off the Cornish coast.» She showed enormous courage when she rescued him from the fire.» A goal just before half-time rescued the match from mediocrity. |
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