save by the bell

短语

发音

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词形变化

saves by the bell 三单 saves by the bell saving by the bell saving by the bell 现在分词 saved by the bell 过去式 saved by the bell 过去分词

释义与例句

v.
  1. 1.

    In a boxing or wrestling match or similar competition, to ring the bell which concludes the round and thereby to prevent a competitor who has been knocked down from being counted out by the referee.

    及物 政治 体育 军事
  2. 2.

    To rescue or favorably assist (someone) by means of a timely interruption or the sudden termination of difficult circumstances.

    习语 及物 引申义

    The waitress brought the coffee about this time, saving me by the bell, as it were.