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.
双语例句
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.