c. 1200, originally in the Christian sense, "the saving of the soul," from Old French salvaciun and directly from Late Latin salvationem (nominative salvatio, a Church Latin translation of Greek soteria), noun of action from past participle stem of salvare "to save" (see save (v.)). In general (non-religious) sense, attested from late 14c. Meaning "source of salvation" is from late 14c. Salvation Army is from 1878, founded by the Rev. William Booth.
中文解释
1. salv- "save, make safe" + -ation.
实用例句
1. The church's message of salvation has changed the lives of many.
基督教中耶稣拯救灵魂的教义改变了很多人的生活。
来自柯林斯例句
2. I consider books my salvation.
我视书本为救星。
来自柯林斯例句
3. to pray for the salvation of the world
为世人得救而祷告
来自《权威词典》
4. Government loans have been the salvation of several shaky business companies.
