1 [T] save sb/sth (from sth/from doing sth) to keep sb/sth safe from death, harm, loss, etc 拯救，保全（以免死去、受伤害、损失等）: to save sb's life 挽救某人的生命to save sb from drowning 拯救某人免于溺死We are trying to save the school from closure. 我们正设法挽救这所学校，使它免于关闭。

2 [I,T] save (sth) (up) (for sth) to keep or not spend money so that you can use it later 存钱；储蓄: I'm saving up for a new bike. 我在为买一辆新自行车存钱。Do you manage to save any of your wages? 你有没有设法积存部份工资？

3 [T] to keep sth for future use 保留，留下（某物作将来之用）: I'll be home late so please save me some dinner. 我要晚一点回家，请给我留一些晚饭。Save that box. It might come in useful. 留下那个箱子吧，将来可能有用。If you get there first, please save me a seat. 如果你先到那里，请给我留个位子。

4 [I,T] save (sb) (sth) (on) sth to avoid wasting time, money, etc 节省，避免浪费（时间、金钱等）: It will save you twenty minutes on the journey if you take the express train. 如果乘快车，路上可以节省20分钟。You can save on petrol by getting a smaller car. 买一辆较小型的车可以节省汽油开支。This car will save you a lot on petrol. 这辆车将可为你省下大笔汽油开支。

5 [T] save (sb) sth/doing sth to avoid, or make sb able to avoid, doing sth unpleasant or difficult （使）避免做不快或困难之事: If you make an appointment it will save you waiting. 要是你约好时间，就可以不用等候。

6 [T] to store information in a computer by giving it a special instruction （用特别指令）储存（计算机数据）: Don't forget to save the file before you close it. 别忘记在关闭文件以前存盘。

7 [T] to stop a goal being scored in sports such as football, HOCKEY, etc （足球、曲棍球等）救（球）