单词 | salvage |
释义 | salvage n. & v. --n   1. the rescue of a ship, its cargo, or other property, from loss at sea, destruction by fire, etc.   2. the property etc. saved in this way.   3. a the saving and utilization of waste paper, scrap material, etc. b the materials salvaged.   4. payment made or due to a person who has saved a ship or its cargo. --vtr.   1. save from a wreck, fire, etc.   2. retrieve or preserve (something favourable) in adverse circumstances (tried to salvage some dignity). Derivatives salvageable adj. salvager n. Etymology: F f. med.L salvagium f. L salvare SAVE(1) |
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