单词 | save |
释义 | save save // verb
1 [+ obj] to avoid wasting sth or using more than necessary: We have installed new lighting to save energy costs. Book early and save €100! We'll take a cab to save time. Using email will save you money on postage costs.
2 [+ obj or no obj] save (sth) (up) (for sth) to keep money instead of spending it: Workers are encouraged to save for their pension. Do you save regularly? I've been saving $200 a month for years.
3 [+ obj or no obj] to make a computer keep work, for example by putting it on a disk: Save the file to your hard drive. I've saved the file as a pdf. Don't forget to save regularly as you work.
IDIOMS
save (sb's) face to avoid or help sb avoid embarrassment: She was fired, but she saved face by telling everyone she'd resigned. ⇨ LOSE ⇨ FACE-SAVING |
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