sal·va·tion/sæl`veʃən; sælˈveɪʃən/ n [U] 1 the state of being saved from evil by God, according to the Christian religion 〔基督教中所称的〕得救，救赎 2 something that prevents danger, loss, or failure 救星，救助者，解救物: Donations of food and clothing have been the salvation of the refugees. 捐赠的衣物和食粮成了难民的救星。