to keep safe from harm or danger
The lifeguard will save the swimmer from drowning.
救生員將拯救溺水者。
to keep money for later use
I want to save money for a new bike.
我想存錢買一輛新腳踏車。
to use less of something
Turn off lights to save electricity.
關燈以節約用電。
to keep something for later
Save some cake for your sister.
給你妹妹留一些蛋糕。
to store computer data
Remember to save your work before closing.
關閉前記得儲存你的工作。
to collect for a purpose
Save coupons to get a free gift.
收集優惠券以獲得免費禮物。
to avoid something bad
His warning will save us from making a mistake.
他的警告將使我們避免犯錯。
to stop a goal in sports
The goalkeeper will save the shot.
守門員將撲出射門。
to free from sin
They pray to save souls from evil.
他們祈禱從邪惡中拯救靈魂。
a stop of a goal in sports
The goalie made a great save.
守門員完成了一次精彩的撲救。
except for
Everyone came save John.
除了約翰,大家都來了。
except
All was quiet save for the wind.
除了風聲,一切都很安靜。