To bring someone or something back from the brink of death or utter despair; to render a profound, life-saving favor. It can also metaphorically describe extremely eloquent and persuasive speech that revives a lost cause.
这位医生医术高明，对重病患者有起死人而肉白骨之功，挽救了许多生命。
This doctor's medical skills are superb, capable of restoring critically ill patients from despair, saving many lives.
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