/ˈreskju: ||; ˈrɛskjυ/verb [T] rescue sb/sth (from sb/sth) to save sb/sth from a situation that is dangerous or unpleasant 解救；营救: He rescued a child from drowning. 他救起一名落水儿童。 rescue noun [C,U] Ten fishermen were saved in a daring sea rescue. 在一次英勇的海上救援行动中，有十名渔民获救。Blow the whistle if you're in danger, and someone should come to your rescue. 遇到危险就吹这哨子，有人会来解救。rescue workers/boats/helicopters 救援人员╱船╱直升机 ➔rescuer noun [C]