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rescue

/ˈɹɛs.kjuː/

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noun

Rettung

An act or episode of rescuing, saving.

Examples :

"The rescue of the kitten from the tree was a heartwarming moment for the whole family. "

Die Rettung des Kätzchens aus dem Baum war ein herzerwärmender Moment für die ganze Familie.

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noun

Rettung, Bergung

A liberation, freeing.

Examples :

"The rescue of the lost puppy was a joyous occasion for the entire neighborhood. "

Die Rettung des verlorenen Welpen war ein freudiges Ereignis für die gesamte Nachbarschaft.

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noun

Befreiung, Rettung

The forcible ending of a siege; liberation from similar military peril

Examples :

"The rescue of Jerusalem was the original motive of the Crusaders"

Die Befreiung Jerusalems war das ursprüngliche Motiv der Kreuzfahrer.

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noun

Rettungsflug

A special airliner flight to bring home passengers who are stranded

Examples :

"The rescue flight brought the stranded students home from the flooded city. "

Der Rettungsflug brachte die gestrandeten Studenten aus der überfluteten Stadt nach Hause.

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noun

Rettung

A rescuee.

Examples :

"The dog was a rescue with some behavior issues."

Der Hund war ein Rettungshund mit einigen Verhaltensproblemen.

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verb

Retten, bergen

To save from any violence, danger or evil.

Examples :

"The well-trained team rescued everyone after the avalanche."

Das gut ausgebildete Team rettete nach der Lawine alle.

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verb

Befreien, retten

To free or liberate from confinement or other physical restraint.

Examples :

"to rescue a prisoner from the enemy."

Einen Gefangenen vor dem Feind befreien.

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verb

Retten, bergen

To recover forcibly.

Examples :

"The firefighters rescued the cat from the burning building. "

Die Feuerwehrleute retteten die Katze aus dem brennenden Gebäude.

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verb

Befreien, retten

To deliver by arms, notably from a siege.

Examples :

"The army rescued the villagers from the enemy siege. "

Die Armee befreite die Dorfbewohner von der feindlichen Belagerung.

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verb

Erretten, befreien

To remove or withdraw from a state of exposure to evil and sin.

Examples :

"Traditionally missionaries aim to rescue many ignorant heathen souls."

Traditionell zielen Missionare darauf ab, viele unwissende heidnische Seelen zu befreien.

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verb

Retten, bergen

To achieve something positive under difficult conditions.

Examples :

"The team rescued a good grade on the test by studying late into the night. "

Das Team rettete durch nächtliches Lernen eine gute Note in der Prüfung.

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