プログレッシブ和英中辞典(第4版)の解説
たすかる【助かる】
&fRoman1;
❶〔命拾いする〕be saved；〔救助される〕be rescued
バスが転覆したが全員命は助かった
The bus overturned, but the lives of all the passengers were saved.
少年は川に落ちたが助かった
The boy fell into the river but was rescued.
彼は家族の手厚い看病で助かった
He recovered [was saved (from death)] thanks to his family's devoted care.
彼は助かる見込みがほとんどない
There is almost no hope of his recovery.
❷〔被害を免れる〕
留守中に泥棒が入ったが宝石は助かった
My house was broken into while I was away, but my jewelry wasn't taken.
&fRoman2;〔費用・苦労などが少なくてすむ〕
費用が助かった
I was spared the expense.
この地方は物価が安いので助かっている
I am thankful that prices are low in this district.
この辞書でおおいに助かっている
This dictionary is a great help to me.