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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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