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salvage

🇬🇧 UK/'sælvidʒ/🇺🇸 US
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Definitions

v.

To rescue property, a ship, or a situation from loss, damage, or failure.

抢救，打捞；挽救

n.

The rescue of a ship, cargo, or property from danger or destruction; the goods or property so rescued.

海上救助；打捞；抢救出的财物

🧩 Root Breakdown

Root-derived
salvroot
+
ageaction, state, collection
=salvage

Common Collocations

  • 1.salvage operation打捞行动
  • 2.salvage a situation挽救局面
  • 3.salvage rights打捞权
  • 4.salvage yard废品回收场

Example Sentences

  • 1.

    The crew worked tirelessly to salvage cargo from the sunken vessel.

  • 2.

    She tried to salvage the relationship by apologizing sincerely.

  • 3.

    The company managed to salvage its reputation after the scandal.

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