I did my best to rectify the situation, but the damage was already done.
我竭尽全力去挽回局面,但损害已经造成了。
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Diplomats are still hoping to salvage something from the meeting.
外交官们仍然希望能通过这次会晤挽回点什么。
《柯林斯高阶英汉双解学习词典》
United lost 5–2, salvaging a little pride with two late goals.
联队以2:5失利,只靠后来两次进球挽回了一点面子。
《牛津高阶英汉双解词典》
