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succor

UK //ˈsʌkə//US //ˈsʌkər//

词源

源自中古英语 'socour',来自古法语 'succurs',最终源于拉丁语 'succurrere',意为'跑来帮助'。

noun

❶ 指在困难或危险时给予的帮助或支持,通常是在紧急情况下提供的援助。

“The stranded hikers were in desperate need of succor.”

(被困的徒步旅行者急需援助。)

“The Red Cross provided succor to the victims of the earthquake.”

(红十字会为地震灾民提供了援助。)

同义词:aid, assistance, relief, support, help

verb

❶ 为某人提供帮助或支持,尤其是在他们处于困境或危险时。

“The organization succored the refugees with food and shelter.”

(该组织为难民提供了食物和住所。)

“She succored the injured bird until it could fly again.”

(她照顾那只受伤的鸟,直到它能再次飞翔。)

同义词:help, aid, assist, support, relieve

常见短语

come to someone's succor — 在某人需要帮助时提供援助,通常是在紧急或困难的情况下。

“When the boat capsized, the nearby fishermen came to their succor.”

(当船翻覆时,附近的渔民赶来救援他们。)