单词 | salvo |
释义 | Word Frequency salvo 1(ˈsælvəʊ) nounWord forms: plural -vos or -voes 1. a discharge of fire from weapons in unison, esp on a ceremonial occasion 2. concentrated fire from many weapons, as in a naval battle 3. an outburst, as of applause Word origin C17: from Italian salva, from Old French salve, from Latin salvē! greetings! from salvēre to be in good health, from salvus safeWord Frequency salvo 2(ˈsælvəʊ) nounWord forms: plural -vos rare 1. an excuse or evasion 2. an expedient to save a reputation or soothe hurt feelings 3. (in legal documents) a saving clause; reservation Word origin C17: from such Medieval Latin phrases as salvō iūre the right of keeping safe, from Latin salvus safeWord Frequency Salvo(ˈsælvəʊ) nounWord forms: plural -vos Australian slang a member of the Salvation Army |
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