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salvage

释义

salvage

noun uncountable

UK /ˈsælvɪdʒ/

1
the action of saving property or possessions from being destroyed in a fire, flood etc
The salvage operation cannot begin for several months.
Synonyms and related words
The practice or process of protecting
protection
sanctuary
safekeeping
2
property that has been saved from being destroyed or damaged
Synonyms and related words
Rescue and rescuing
rescue
rescue
emergency services

salvage

noun uncountable

US /ˈsælvɪdʒ/

1
property that has been saved from being destroyed or damaged
Synonyms and related words
Rescue and rescuing
rescue
rescue
emergency services
2
the action of saving property or possessions from being destroyed in a fire, flood, etc.
The salvage operation cannot begin for several months.
Synonyms and related words
The practice or process of protecting
protection
defense
safekeeping

salvage

verb transitive

UK /ˈsælvɪdʒ/

Word Forms

present tense
I/you/we/they	salvage
he/she/it	salvages
present participle	salvaging
past tense	salvaged
past participle	salvaged

1
to save property or possessions from a building that has been damaged or destroyed in a fire, flood etc
Terrified residents tried desperately to salvage belongings from their devastated homes.
Synonyms and related words
Rescue and rescuing
rescue
rescue
emergency services
1. 1a
  to save a ship or the things that it is carrying when it has been damaged or sunk
  Synonyms and related words
  Rescue and rescuing
  rescue
  rescue
  emergency services
  Synonyms and related words
  Shipwrecks and accidents at sea
  coastguard
  founder
  keel over
2
to succeed in achieving something in a situation or action that has been a failure
He had put a lot of effort into trying to salvage their relationship.
salvage your pride (=remain proud by achieving something despite many failures):
France salvaged some pride with a victory over Ireland in Paris.
Synonyms and related words
To successfully deal with a problem or difficulty
cope
overcome
carry off

salvage

verb transitive

US /ˈsælvɪdʒ/

Word Forms

present tense
I/you/we/they	salvage
he/she/it	salvages
present participle	salvaging
past tense	salvaged
past participle	salvaged

1
to save property or possessions from a building that has been damaged or destroyed in a fire, flood, etc.
Terrified residents tried desperately to salvage belongings from their devastated homes.
Synonyms and related words
Rescue and rescuing
rescue
rescue
emergency services
1. 1a
  to save a ship or the things that it is carrying when it has been damaged or sunk
  Synonyms and related words
  Rescue and rescuing
  rescue
  rescue
  emergency services
  Synonyms and related words
  Shipwrecks and accidents at sea
  coastguard
  founder
  keel over
2
to succeed in achieving something in a situation or action that has been a failure
He had put a lot of effort into trying to salvage their relationship.
salvage your pride (=remain proud by achieving something despite many failures):
France salvaged some pride with a victory over Ireland in Paris.
Synonyms and related words
To successfully deal with a problem or difficulty
cope
overcome
carry off

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