rescuer
/ˈreskjuːə(r)/ (bre, ipa) · /ˈreskjuːər/ (ame, ipa) · /-skyəwə(r), -(ˌ)skyüə(-/ (ame, mw)
rescuer — noun
- rescuersingular
- rescuersplural
1. someone who acts to free or protect people from danger, harm, or a difficult sit
someone who acts to free or protect people from danger, harm, or a difficult situation.
The firefighters who entered the burning building were hailed as brave rescuers.
collocation: brave rescuers
Piotr pulled the child from the river, and the other rescuers carried him to safety.
collocation: rescuers + carry to safety
Anjali's quick thinking made her the first rescuer on the scene after the accident.
Volunteer rescuers from the nearby town carried the injured dog down the mountain.
A local rescuer pulled the drowning cat from the pond with a long stick.
- saviour
more emotional or religious in tone; rescuer is neutral and practical
- lifesaver
informal and often metaphorical; rescuer is more literal
- first responder
more specific — refers to trained professionals (police, fire, paramedics); rescuer can include ordinary people
用法筆記
Often used in news reports and emergency contexts. Frequently appears with adjectives such as 'brave', 'heroic', or 'quick-thinking' to highlight the rescuer's actions.