rescue · verb T /ˈres.kjuː/
rescue
B1 to save someone from a dangerous or unpleasant situation
Dictionary examples:
Fifty passengers had to be rescued from a sinking ship.
The government has refused to rescue the company from bankruptcy.
Learner example:
A bomb had exploded and that boy rescued me from the accident. (Preliminary English Test; B1; Turkish)
rescue · noun C or U /ˈres.kjuː/
rescue
B1 when someone is saved from a dangerous or unpleasant situation
Dictionary examples:
Lifeboats carry out many rescues every month.
an unsuccessful rescue attempt
Learner example:
Last Friday I saw one that was about two guys who were lost in the jungle for nine days, and the rescue team found them alive. (Preliminary English Test; B1; Spanish)
come to the/sb's rescue
C2 to help someone who is in a difficult situation
Dictionary example:
I forgot my purse but Anna came to the rescue and lent me some money.
