救
rescue; save
Meanings
2 senses · 10 examplesverb
save sb from danger; rescue
formalUsed for saving a person's life or pulling someone out of an emergency situation.
Firefighters arrived in time to save the child trapped in the fire.
We must save the endangered rare animals from extinction.
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The rescue team is rescuing survivors from the earthquake.
He saved the elderly person who fell into the water, but almost got swept away himself.
Everyone worked together to rescue the villagers trapped by the flood.
verb
help sb/sth avoid disaster
formalCan be used for both people and things like crops, regions facing disasters.
The government took timely measures to stabilize the post-disaster market order.
The country invested a lot of funds to help farmers get through the drought disaster.
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The whole society is providing disaster relief, sending daily necessities to people in the disaster area.
This hospital specializes in emergency aid, handling sudden public health incidents.
We should learn to help in emergencies and lend a hand when friends are in trouble.