n.

1. 救助，拯救[U]
   Salvation lay in political reform.

   出路在于政治改革。

2. 救星；救助的手段（或工具）[the S]
   Small industries will be the salvation of many areas now in decline.

   小型企业将是目前处于衰退的许多地区的救星。

3. 【宗】拯救，救世[U]

n.

1. Theology  deliverance from sin and its consequences, believed by Christians to be brought about by faith in Christ.
2. preservation or deliverance from harm, ruin, or loss.
   ▸ (one's salvation) a source or means of being saved in this way.