succour
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Definitions
n.
Help or relief given to someone in distress.
（对受难者的）救助，援助。
v.
To give help or relief to someone in distress.
救助；援助。
Root Breakdown
Native Englishsuc- (a form of sub-, 'up from under') + cour (run) = to 'run up to' someone who is in trouble. The image is rushing to a person's aid the moment they cry out.
Root car still carries 96 more wordsUsage Guide
Formal and somewhat literary; common in humanitarian, religious, or historical writing. Spelled succour in British English and succor in American English. Used both as a noun ('bring succour') and a verb ('succour the needy').
Example Sentences
- 1.
Volunteers brought succour to the flood victims within hours.
- 2.
She vowed to succour anyone who came to her door in need.
- 3.
Medics moved across the battlefield to succour the wounded.