to keep safe from harm or danger
The lifeguard will save the swimmer from drowning.
救生员将拯救溺水者。
to keep money for later use
I want to save money for a new bike.
我想存钱买一辆新自行车。
to use less of something
Turn off lights to save electricity.
关灯以节约用电。
to keep something for later
Save some cake for your sister.
给你妹妹留一些蛋糕。
to store computer data
Remember to save your work before closing.
关闭前记得保存你的工作。
to collect for a purpose
Save coupons to get a free gift.
收集优惠券以获得免费礼物。
to avoid something bad
His warning will save us from making a mistake.
他的警告将使我们避免犯错。
to stop a goal in sports
The goalkeeper will save the shot.
守门员将扑出射门。
to free from sin
They pray to save souls from evil.
他们祈祷从邪恶中拯救灵魂。
a stop of a goal in sports
The goalie made a great save.
守门员完成了一次精彩的扑救。
except for
Everyone came save John.
除了约翰,大家都来了。
except
All was quiet save for the wind.
除了风声,一切都很安静。