But for the actions of a brave fireman, I wouldn't be alive now.要不是一位勇敢的消防员相救，现在我就不可能活着了。Before he could rescue it, the cat pounced on the bird and carried it to the bushes.他还没来得及前去相救，那只猫就一个纵身扑向小鸟，叼着它跑向树丛。I'm really not looking to be rescued by a knight in shining armour.我确实不指望有人出手相救。