rescues
rescues — verb
- rescuespresent simple I / you / we / they
- rescueses3rd person singular
- rescuesing-ing form
- rescuesedpast simple
1. to pull a person, animal, or thing away from a dangerous place or harmful circum
to pull a person, animal, or thing away from a dangerous place or harmful circumstance and move them to safety
The firefighters rescued a young girl from the burning building on Elm Street.
rescue + person + from + location
A sailor jumped into the freezing water to rescue a passenger who had fallen overboard.
Zuri rescued a small kitten from the drainpipe behind her apartment building.
Volunteers worked all night to rescue the hikers trapped by the sudden landslide.
文法句型
rescue + person/animal + from + situation
用法筆記
Object is always the person, animal, or thing being freed; the dangerous situation follows 'from'.
常見錯誤
2. to take a prisoner or captive away from legal or military custody by force
to take a prisoner or captive away from legal or military custody by force
An armed group attacked the police van and rescued two prisoners from the court convoy.
rescue + prisoner + from + custody
The soldiers planned a secret operation to rescue their comrades from the enemy prison camp.
In the movie, the main character manages to rescue his brother from death row the night before the execution.
A hidden group of supporters helped rescue the political activist from the army jail.
文法句型
rescue + person + from + custody
用法筆記
Frequently appears in news reports about prison breaks, hostage situations, or wartime operations. Less common in everyday conversation than sense 1.
常見錯誤
rescues — noun
- rescuessingular
- rescuesesplural
1. an action in which someone or something is taken away from danger or a difficult
an action in which someone or something is taken away from danger or a difficult situation and brought to safety
The coast guard performed a dramatic rescue of four fishermen whose boat had caught fire.
perform a rescue of [person]
A quick rescue by a nearby lifeguard saved the child from drowning at the crowded pool.
The rescue of the climbers took over twelve hours because thick fog blocked the helicopter crew.
Rohan came to the rescue when Minh's car broke down on the highway late at night.
Three rescue workers received medals for their courage during the earthquake rescue operation.
- rescue mission
specifically an organised effort, often by professionals
- salvage
used for recovering objects or property, especially from the sea or from damage
- deliverance
more formal and literary; suggests being freed from oppression or evil
- abandonment
the act of leaving someone in danger
文法句型
[adjective] rescue
rescue of [person/animal]
用法筆記
Used as both a countable noun ('a rescue') and an uncountable noun ('the rescue effort'). The fixed phrase 'come to the rescue' is common in everyday situations, not just emergencies.
常見錯誤
2. a place where sick, injured, or unwanted animals are cared for until they can be
a place where sick, injured, or unwanted animals are cared for until they can be adopted into new homes
Aylin adopted two older cats from the local rescue to give them a warm home.
adopt from a rescue
The rescue takes in stray dogs and gives them food, medical care, and a safe place to sleep.
Hoa volunteers every Saturday at an animal rescue that specialises in looking after abandoned rabbits.
Donations of old blankets and dog food are always welcome at the rescue on Park Lane.
- animal shelter
more common in American English, refers to the same type of facility
- sanctuary
suggests a permanent home for animals that cannot be rehomed
- pound
government-run facility for stray animals, sometimes with limited holding periods
文法句型
[the] rescue
at a rescue
用法筆記
This sense is common in British English ('the rescue'). In American English, 'shelter' (or 'animal shelter') is more typical.
常見錯誤
3. a pet or farm animal that was removed from a harmful environment and is now livi
a pet or farm animal that was removed from a harmful environment and is now living in a caring home
Gabriel's dog is a rescue — she was found wandering the streets with a broken leg.
[possessive] dog is a rescue
Our rescue had clearly been mistreated before, but after six months she learned to trust people again.
The vet clinic offers discounted check-ups for rescues to help owners cover the medical costs.
Brandon decided to get a rescue instead of buying from a breeder.
- rescue pet
slightly more formal, specifically companion animals
- rescue dog/cat/etc.
specifies the species
文法句型
[article] rescue
rescue + verb
用法筆記
This is an informal countable noun. You say 'my cat is a rescue' rather than 'my cat is a rescued animal' in everyday speech. Often used as a term of pride.
常見錯誤
rescues — adjective
- rescuespositive
- more rescuescomparative
- most rescuessuperlative
1. describes an animal that was removed from a harmful or neglected environment and
describes an animal that was removed from a harmful or neglected environment and now lives in a caring home
The rescue horse arrived at the farm looking thin and frightened, but he slowly grew strong again.
rescue + noun (horse)
Luca's family runs a small programme that finds foster homes for rescue rabbits until they can be adopted.
Many rescue dogs take a few weeks to feel safe in their new surroundings and learn to trust their owners.
The rescue kitten was so tiny she could fit in the palm of Otis's hand.
- rescued
the past participle form that can also be used attributively ('a rescued dog')
- bought
purchased from a breeder or pet shop rather than adopted from a rescue
文法句型
rescue + animal
用法筆記
Used only before a noun (attributive). You cannot say 'the animal is rescue' — use 'the animal is a rescue' (noun sense 3) or 'the animal was rescued' (verb).
常見錯誤
2. describes an animal that has been specially trained to find and help people who
describes an animal that has been specially trained to find and help people who are lost, trapped, or in danger
After the earthquake, rescue dogs searched through the rubble for survivors trapped under collapsed buildings.
rescue dog — trained search animal
A rescue horse can carry its rider across difficult mountain paths to reach hikers who have had an accident.
Ravindra trains rescue donkeys that help transport injured tourists down narrow canyon trails where vehicles cannot go.
The rescue team brings their specially trained dogs to disaster zones around the world within hours of an emergency.
- search-and-rescue
the full professional term for this type of trained animal
- SAR
the abbreviation for search-and-rescue, used by professionals
文法句型
rescue + noun
用法筆記
Distinguish from adjective sense 1 by context: sense 2 refers to the animal's JOB (saving others), while sense 1 refers to the animal's OWN history (being saved). A 'rescue dog' in sense 2 is a working animal trained for search operations.