| 单词 | saving |
| 释义 | saving adj., n., & prep. --adj (often in comb.) making economical use of (labour-saving). --n 1. anything that is saved. 2. an economy (a saving in expenses). 3. (usu. in pl.) money saved. --prep 1. with the exception of; except (all saving that one). 2. without offence to (saving your presence). Phrases and idioms saving clause Law a clause containing a stipulation of exemption etc. saving grace 1. the redeeming grace of God. 2. a redeeming quality or characteristic. savings account a deposit account. savings bank a bank receiving small deposits at interest and returning the profits to the depositors. savings certificate Brit. an interest-bearing document issued by the Government for the benefit of savers. Etymology: ME f. SAVE(1): prep. prob. f. SAVE(2) after touching |
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