rescue
rescue — 動詞
1. to get someone or something away from a situation that could cause them harm or
拯救；營救
從危險中救出
to get someone or something away from a situation that could cause them harm or death, keeping them safe
Firefighter Jabari rescued a young girl from the burning building just before it collapsed.
消防員 Jabari 在一棟燃燒的大樓倒塌前，救出了一名小女孩。
rescue + person + from + dangerous place
Sahil rescued a stray puppy that was stuck in a narrow drainage pipe.
Sahil 救出了一隻卡在狹窄排水管裡的流浪小狗。
A passing fishing boat rescued the three fishermen whose engine had failed during the storm.
一艘經過的漁船救起了三名引擎在暴風雨中故障的漁夫。
Anna's quick thinking helped rescue a child who had fallen through the ice.
Anna 的機智反應幫助救出了一名跌入冰層的孩子。
Over fifty cats were rescued from an abandoned warehouse by local volunteers last week.
上週有超過五十隻貓咪被當地志願者從廢棄倉庫中救出。
文法句型
rescue + [person/animal] + from + [danger/situation]
用法筆記
The person or thing being rescued is the direct object. The source of danger is typically introduced with 'from.' This sense appears frequently in news reporting, emergency services, and personal stories about helping others.
常見錯誤
2. to use force against officials to set free a person who has been arrested or is
劫囚
強行從警方或法院帶走
to use force against officials to set free a person who has been arrested or is being held in legal custody
Armed men rescued the prisoner from a police van at a red light.
武裝男子在紅燈時從警用廂型車上劫走了囚犯。
rescue + prisoner + from + vehicle under guard
Three men attempted to rescue the gang leader from the courthouse jail during his trial.
三名男子在審判期間試圖從法院監獄劫走幫派首領。
attempt to rescue + person + from + legal facility
In the film, the rebels rescue their commander from a heavily guarded military prison.
電影裡，反抗軍從戒備森嚴的軍事監獄中救出了他們的指揮官。
A masked man tried to rescue the suspect as he left the courthouse.
一名蒙面男子在嫌犯走出法院時試圖劫走他。
文法句型
rescue + [prisoner/defendant] + from + [custody/location]
用法筆記
This sense is specific to legal and law-enforcement contexts. It is much less common in everyday conversation than the general 'save from danger' sense. The action is always unlawful, so the subject is typically a criminal group or a person acting outside the law.
rescue — 名詞
1. the act of pulling someone away from harm or removing them from a life-threateni
救援；營救
將人從危險中救出的行動
the act of pulling someone away from harm or removing them from a life-threatening situation
The coastguard performed a dramatic rescue of four sailors from the storm.
海岸巡防隊在暴風雨中展開了一場驚險的救援，救起了四名水手。
carry out a rescue of + [people] + from + [danger]
Pedro won a bravery award for his rescue of a toddler from a busy road.
Pedro 因從繁忙馬路上救出一名幼童而獲得英勇獎章。
The rescue took over six hours because the hikers were trapped in a narrow cave.
救援行動花了超過六小時，因為登山客被困在一條狹窄的洞穴中。
Everyone praised the swift rescue of passengers from the overturned bus.
所有人都稱讚那場將乘客從翻覆巴士中迅速救出的行動。
- abandonment
the act of leaving someone in danger
- neglect
failure to help someone who is in danger
文法句型
a/the rescue of + [person/group]
come to the + rescue
用法筆記
Common in fixed collocations such as 'rescue operation,' 'rescue team,' 'rescue effort,' and 'rescue mission.' The phrase 'come/go to the rescue' is a fixed expression meaning to help someone in difficulty.
常見錯誤
2. a place that cares for animals that are sick, injured, or have nowhere safe to l
動物收容所
救治受傷流浪動物的場所
a place that cares for animals that are sick, injured, or have nowhere safe to live
Lan volunteers at a local animal rescue that cares for abandoned dogs and cats.
Lan 在一間照顧被遺棄貓狗的當地動物收容所當志工。
volunteer at + [adj] + rescue
The rescue takes in injured wildlife, including owls, rabbits, and hedgehogs.
這間收容所接收受傷的野生動物，包括貓頭鷹、兔子和刺蝟。
Folake donated money to the horse rescue after visiting the facility last winter.
Folake 去年冬天參觀馬匹收容所後，捐了一筆錢給他們。
After the flood, the rescue ran out of space for all the displaced pets.
洪水過後，收容所已經沒有空間容納所有流離失所的寵物了。
- shelter
more general; can be a government-run facility; 'rescue' often implies a volunteer-run organisation
- sanctuary
emphasises a permanent, safe home, usually for animals that cannot be rehomed
- animal centre
neutral term for any facility that houses animals
文法句型
[adjective] + rescue
a/the + [animal type] + rescue
用法筆記
In this sense, 'rescue' refers to the organisation or facility itself, not the action. It is often modified by the type of animal the organisation helps, as in 'cat rescue,' 'dog rescue,' or 'wildlife rescue.'
常見錯誤
3. an animal that was living in unsafe or unhealthy conditions and has been brought
獲救寵物
被救出並獲得新家的動物
an animal that was living in unsafe or unhealthy conditions and has been brought to a loving permanent home
Dewi adopted a three-legged rescue from the shelter after seeing its photo online.
Dewi 在收容所看到一隻三條腿的獲救寵物的照片後，便領養了牠。
adopt a rescue from + [place]
Their dog Bruno is a rescue that was found abandoned on a highway.
他們家的狗 Bruno 是一隻獲救寵物，原本被遺棄在高速公路上。
be a rescue
The rescue was shy at first but soon became very friendly.
那隻獲救的寵物一開始很害羞，但很快就變得非常親人。
Reuben's cat is a rescue that was brought in during a winter storm.
Reuben 的貓是一隻在冬季暴風雨中被送進收容所的獲救寵物。
- adopted pet
broader term; 'rescue' specifically implies the animal was in distress before adoption
- shelter pet
focuses on the origin rather than the animal's past suffering
- pedigree dog
a dog from a breeder with known parents, as opposed to a rescue with unknown background
文法句型
be a rescue
adopt a rescue
用法筆記
Used conversationally to describe an adopted pet's background. The phrase 'is a rescue' is a common way to explain that a pet was adopted from a shelter rather than bought from a breeder.
常見錯誤
rescue — 形容詞
1. describing an animal that was taken from a harmful or neglected situation and gi
獲救的
從受虐環境救出後被收養的
describing an animal that was taken from a harmful or neglected situation and given a new permanent home with a family
Alessia adopted a rescue dog from the shelter that had been found on the street.
Alessia 從收容所領養了一隻被人發現在街上的被救援狗狗。
rescue + dog/cat/horse, followed by 'from'
The rescue rabbit was very nervous around people but slowly learned to trust them.
那隻被救援的兔子一開始很怕人，但慢慢學會了信任他們。
Many rescue cats need extra patience as they adjust to life in a new home.
許多被救援的貓咪需要更多的耐心來適應新家的生活。
Iris's rescue horse had been badly treated by its previous owner.
Iris 那匹被救援的馬之前被前主人虐待過。
- adopted
broader; can apply to any pet obtained from a shelter, not necessarily one that was in distress
- pedigree
a dog from a breeder with documented lineage
文法句型
rescue + [animal noun]
用法筆記
Attributive only — this sense always appears before a noun referring to an animal. It does not apply to people. Distinguish from adjective sense 2 (SEARCH AND RESCUE), where the animal performs rescue work rather than having been rescued itself.
常見錯誤
❌ 'My rescue cat is still very wild.' (ambiguous) — if you mean 'my cat that I rescued' vs 'my cat that does rescue work,' the context usually makes it clear, but 'adopted cat' is clearer for this sense.
2. describing an animal that has received special training to find or help people d
搜救的
受過訓練以協助救難的
describing an animal that has received special training to find or help people during emergencies such as natural disasters or accidents
The rescue dog was trained to find people buried under snow after avalanches.
那隻搜救犬受過訓練，能在雪崩後找出被埋在雪下的人。
rescue dog trained to + [task]
Rescue dolphins are taught to guide boats toward swimmers in trouble at sea.
搜救海豚受過訓練，可以引導船隻遊向海上遇險的泳者。
rescue + [species] + trained to + [task]
A rescue horse carried the injured rider down the mountain trail to safety.
一匹搜救馬將受傷的騎士沿著山路馱回安全的地方。
Search teams rely on rescue dogs to locate survivors after major earthquakes.
搜索隊伍依靠搜救犬在重大地震後尋找生還者。
- search-and-rescue
the full compound adjective is more formal and precise
- working
broader; any animal trained for a job, not specifically rescue work
文法句型
rescue + [trained animal noun]
用法筆記
Distinguish from adjective sense 1 (ADOPTED PET). In this sense, the animal performs rescue work rather than being rescued itself. Context — look for words about training, professional work, or emergency scenes.