saved by the bell

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释义与例句

adj.
  1. 1.

    Of a competitor in a boxing or wrestling match or similar competition, spared from being counted out by the referee by the ringing of the bell which concludes the round.

    政治 体育 军事
  2. 2.

    Rescued or favorably assisted by a timely interruption or by the sudden termination of difficult circumstances.

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