to help someone or something out of a dangerous, harmful, or unpleasant situation

The lifeboat rescued the sailors from the sinking boat. 救生艇将水手们从正在下沉的船上救起。

The government has refused to rescue the company from bankruptcy. 政府已经拒绝援助这家濒于破产的公司。

the act of helping someone out of a dangerous or unpleasant situation

Lifeboats carry out many rescues every month. 救生艇每月都会执行很多救援任务。

We huddled together on the cliff ledge, waiting for rescue. 我们挤作一团蜷缩在悬崖边，等待救援。

I didn't know anybody at the party, but the hostess came to my rescue (= helped me out of a difficult situation) by introducing me to a few people. 在聚会上我谁也不认识，但女主人过来救了我的驾，把我介绍给几个客人。