/seɪv ||; sev/verb
1 [T] save sb/sth (from sth/from doing sth) to keep sb/sth safe from death, harm, loss, etc 拯救,保全(以免死去、受伤害、损失等):
to save sb's life 挽救某人的生命
to save sb from drowning 拯救某人免于溺死
We are trying to save the school from closure. 我们正设法挽救这所学校,使它免于关闭。
2 [I,T] save (sth) (up) (for sth) to keep or not spend money so that you can use it later 存钱;储蓄:
I'm saving up for a new bike. 我在为买一辆新自行车存钱。
Do you manage to save any of your wages? 你有没有设法积存部份工资?
3 [T] to keep sth for future use 保留,留下(某物作将来之用):
I'll be home late so please save me some dinner. 我要晚一点回家,请给我留一些晚饭。
Save that box. It might come in useful. 留下那个箱子吧,将来可能有用。
If you get there first, please save me a seat. 如果你先到那里,请给我留个位子。
4 [I,T] save (sb) (sth) (on) sth to avoid wasting time, money, etc 节省,避免浪费(时间、金钱等):
It will save you twenty minutes on the journey if you take the express train. 如果乘快车,路上可以节省20分钟。
You can save on petrol by getting a smaller car. 买一辆较小型的车可以节省汽油开支。
This car will save you a lot on petrol. 这辆车将可为你省下大笔汽油开支。
5 [T] save (sb) sth/doing sth to avoid, or make sb able to avoid, doing sth unpleasant or difficult (使)避免做不快或困难之事:
If you make an appointment it will save you waiting. 要是你约好时间,就可以不用等候。
6 [T] to store information in a computer by giving it a special instruction (用特别指令)储存(计算机数据):
Don't forget to save the file before you close it. 别忘记在关闭文件以前存盘。
7 [T] to stop a goal being scored in sports such as football, HOCKEY, etc (足球、曲棍球等)救(球)
keep/save sth for a rainy day→
RAINY
save face to prevent yourself losing the respect of other people 保全面子;保持尊严