rescues
rescues — 動詞
- 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
拯救；營救
將人或動物從危險中救出
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.
消防隊員從 Elm Street 一棟燃燒的大樓中救出了一名小女孩。
rescue + person + from + location
A sailor jumped into the freezing water to rescue a passenger who had fallen overboard.
一名水手跳進冰冷的海水中，救起了一名落海的乘客。
Zuri rescued a small kitten from the drainpipe behind her apartment building.
Zuri 從她公寓大樓後方的排水管救出了一隻小貓。
rescue + animal + from + place
Volunteers worked all night to rescue the hikers trapped by the sudden landslide.
志工們徹夜工作，救出了被突如其來的山崩困住的登山客。
- rescue someone from danger
- rescue a (trapped/surviving) person
- rescue a pet/animal
- rescue passengers/crew
- rescue a hostage
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
劫奪；營救
以武力從監獄或拘禁中救出
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.
一群武裝分子襲擊了警車，從法院押解車隊中劫走了兩名囚犯。
rescue + prisoner + from + custody
The soldiers planned a secret operation to rescue their comrades from the enemy prison camp.
軍人們策劃了一項秘密行動，要從敵軍戰俘營救出他們的同袍。
In the movie, the main character manages to rescue his brother from death row the night before the execution.
在電影中，主角在死刑執行前一晚成功將弟弟從死囚牢房中營救出來。
A hidden group of supporters helped rescue the political activist from the army jail.
一群隱藏的支持者協助將那位政治異議人士從軍方監獄中營救出來。
- rescue a prisoner
- rescue a hostage
- rescue captives
- rescue from custody
- rescue from prison
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 — 名詞
- rescuessingular
- rescuesesplural
1. an action in which someone or something is taken away from danger or a difficult
救援；營救
使人脫離危險的行動
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.
海岸巡防隊對四名漁船失火的漁民進行了一場驚險的救援。
perform a rescue of [person]
A quick rescue by a nearby lifeguard saved the child from drowning at the crowded pool.
附近一名救生員迅速救援，拯救了擁擠泳池中一名溺水的孩童。
The rescue of the climbers took over twelve hours because thick fog blocked the helicopter crew.
登山客的救援行動耗費了超過十二小時，因為濃霧阻擋了直升機組員的視線。
the rescue of [person] + took [time]
Rohan came to the rescue when Minh's car broke down on the highway late at night.
Minh 的車深夜在高速公路上拋錨時，Rohan 前來救援。
come to the rescue — idiom meaning to help someone in difficulty
Three rescue workers received medals for their courage during the earthquake rescue operation.
三名救難人員因在地震救援行動中的英勇表現而獲頒獎章。
rescue worker / rescue operation — compound nouns
- come to the rescue
- rescue attempt
- rescue effort
- rescue operation
- rescue mission
- rescue team
- rescue worker
- dramatic rescue
- successful rescue
- helicopter rescue
- 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
動物收容所
照顧受傷或被遺棄動物的機構
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.
Aylin 從當地的動物收容所領養了兩隻老貓，給牠們一個溫暖的家。
adopt from a rescue
The rescue takes in stray dogs and gives them food, medical care, and a safe place to sleep.
這間收容所收容流浪狗，為牠們提供食物、醫療照護和安全的住所。
Hoa volunteers every Saturday at an animal rescue that specialises in looking after abandoned rabbits.
Hoa 每週六在一個專門照顧被遺棄兔子的動物收容所當志工。
animal rescue — common compound
Donations of old blankets and dog food are always welcome at the rescue on Park Lane.
Park Lane 的收容所隨時歡迎民眾捐贈舊毛毯和狗糧。
- animal rescue
- local rescue
- adopt from a rescue
- donate to a rescue
- work at a rescue
- take an animal to a rescue
- 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
獲救的動物
從受虐或遭遺棄處境中救回的寵物
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.
Gabriel 的狗是從收容所領養的——被發現時牠正在街頭流浪，還斷了一條腿。
[possessive] dog is a rescue
Our rescue had clearly been mistreated before, but after six months she learned to trust people again.
我們領養的狗以前顯然曾受虐待，但六個月後牠學會了重新信任人類。
The vet clinic offers discounted check-ups for rescues to help owners cover the medical costs.
這間獸醫診所為領養的動物提供折扣健檢，以幫助飼主負擔醫療費用。
Brandon decided to get a rescue instead of buying from a breeder.
Brandon 決定領養一隻獲救的動物，而不是從繁殖業者那裡購買。
get a rescue — informal usage
- be a rescue
- get/adopt a rescue
- own a rescue
- rescue dog/cat
- rescue pet
- 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 — 形容詞
- rescuespositive
- more rescuescomparative
- most rescuessuperlative
1. describes an animal that was removed from a harmful or neglected environment and
獲救的
曾受虐或遭遺棄後被救回的（動物）
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.
這匹獲救的馬抵達農場時瘦弱又驚恐，但慢慢地恢復了強壯。
rescue + noun (horse)
Luca's family runs a small programme that finds foster homes for rescue rabbits until they can be adopted.
Luca 的家人經營一個小計畫，為獲救的兔子尋找中途之家，直到牠們被領養。
Many rescue dogs take a few weeks to feel safe in their new surroundings and learn to trust their owners.
許多獲救的狗需要幾週的時間才能在新的環境中感到安全，並學會信任主人。
rescue dog — very common compound
The rescue kitten was so tiny she could fit in the palm of Otis's hand.
那隻獲救的小貓非常小，可以窩在 Otis 的手掌心裡。
- rescue dog
- rescue cat
- rescue horse
- rescue animal
- rescue rabbit
- rescue pet
- 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
搜救的
經培訓以搜救受困者的（動物）
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.
地震後，搜救犬在瓦礫堆中搜尋被埋在倒塌建築物下的生還者。
rescue dog — trained search animal
A rescue horse can carry its rider across difficult mountain paths to reach hikers who have had an accident.
一匹搜救馬可以載著騎手穿越崎嶇的山路，前往受傷的登山客所在之處。
Ravindra trains rescue donkeys that help transport injured tourists down narrow canyon trails where vehicles cannot go.
Ravindra 訓練搜救驢子，幫助運送受傷的遊客走出車輛無法通行的狹窄峽谷小徑。
rescue + animal type — specialised training context
The rescue team brings their specially trained dogs to disaster zones around the world within hours of an emergency.
這個搜救隊伍帶著受過專門訓練的犬隻，在緊急狀況發生數小時內就抵達世界各地的災區。
- rescue dog
- rescue horse
- rescue animal
- rescue team
- rescue worker
- search-and-rescue dog
- 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.