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Save - 英语词汇详解 (2 meaning)
Meaning 1：rescue (Save)
Save
/seɪv/
v.
to stop someone or something from being harmed, lost, or from having a bad experience.
rescue
➕
/ˈreskjuː/
v.
To help someone or something escape from danger or harm.
📘 Details & Usage
📖 Root Explanation
From Latin 'salvare' (to make safe), from 'salvus' (safe).
💡 Mnemonic
Think of 'save' as 'safe' with a 'v' – to keep things safe.
📖 Example
The quick action of the park ranger saved the lost hiker from spending a cold night in the forest.
The quick action of the park ranger saved the lost hiker from spending a cold night in the forest.
🔗 Collocations
save a life – to rescue someone from death
save someone from danger – to protect someone from harm
save the day – to prevent a disaster or solve a problem
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📖 Cultural Story
Originally from Latin 'salvare', entering English via Old French 'sauver'. In computing, 'save' became crucial with the floppy disk icon representing data storage in the 1980s.
Meaning 2：store (Save)
Save
/seɪv/
v.
to keep something, especially money or information, so that you can use it later.
store
➕
/stɔːr/
v.
To keep data, money, or something for future use.
📘 Details & Usage
📖 Example
Remember to save your work on the computer frequently, so you don't lose it if the power goes out.
Remember to save your work on the computer frequently, so you don't lose it if the power goes out.
🔗 Collocations
save money – to keep money for future use instead of spending it
save a file – to store data on a computer or device
save energy – to use less energy or store it for later
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