| 单词 | save for |
| 释义 | save for —save /seɪv/ noun [C] ► F0 in football or similar games, when a player stops the ball from going into the goal when it is hit or kicked by a player from the other team: » The goalkeeper made a great save in the last minute of the match.Thesaurus+: ↑General terms used in ball sportsWord Builder:–Nouns: save, saving, saver–Verbs: savepreposition (ALSO save for) FORMAL OR OLD-FASHIONED ► F0 but or except for: » They found all the lost documents save one.Thesaurus+: ↑Excludingverb (KEEP) ↑Verb Endings for save A2 [I or T] to keep something, especially money, for use in the future: » Tom's been saving his pocket money every week.» We're saving (up) for a new car.» I save all my old letters in case I want to read them again.» Save me a place at your table, will you?Thesaurus+: ↑Saving and savings accountsA2 [T] to put information on a computer onto a computer disk Thesaurus+: ↑Operating computersWord Builder:–Nouns: save, saving, saver–Verbs: save• • • Extra Examples:» I've never been very good at saving money.» Try to save some money for your holiday.» I thought I'd save the champagne for a special occasion.» I saved a couple of chocolates to give to Ben.» He'd saved the email to show me.verb (MAKE SAFE) ↑Verb Endings for save B1 [T] to stop someone or something from being killed, injured, or destroyed: » Wearing seat belts has saved many lives.» He fell in the river but his friend saved him from drowning.» He had to borrow money to save his business.» He was desperately trying to save their failing marriage.» We all need to do our bit to save the planet.» The former tennis champion was now serving to save the match (= to win the next point so that the other player did not win this part of the competition).Thesaurus+: ↑Preserving and saving , ↑Defending and protectingsave sb's lifeB1 to stop someone from being killed Thesaurus+: ↑Helping and co-operatingF0 INFORMAL to help someone escape from a difficult or unpleasant situation: » Thanks for helping me with that report - you saved my life!Thesaurus+: ↑Preserving and saving , ↑Defending and protectingWord Builder:–Nouns: save, saving, saver–Verbs: save• • • Extra Examples:» Conservationists are fighting to save our hedgerows.» The doctors made one last desperate attempt to save the boy's life.» Many brave men fell in the fight to save the city.» Drastic measures must be taken if we are to save the planet.» We did everything we could to save her but she died.verb [I or T] (NOT WASTE) ↑Verb Endings for save ► B1 to prevent time, money, or effort being wasted or spent: » You'll save time if you take the car.» [+ two objects] Thanks for your help - it saved me a lot of work.» [+ -ing verb] I'll lend you a bag for your trip - it'll save you buying one specially.» INFORMAL Can you save it for later (= tell me your news later when I am less busy)?Thesaurus+: ↑Keeping and storing thingsWord Builder:–Nouns: save, saving, saver–Verbs: save• • • Extra Examples:» If we cut across the field, it'll save time.» We'd save time on our journey if we went by train.» It would save time if we did the two tasks together.» I'll pick up your book while I'm there and it will save you the bother.» I could speak on your behalf and it would save you from going.verb [T] (SPORT) ↑Verb Endings for save ► B2 in football and similar games, to stop the ball from going into the goal when a player on the other team has kicked or hit itThesaurus+: ↑General terms used in ball sportsWord Builder:–Nouns: save, saving, saver–Verbs: save |
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