单词 | lifeline |
释义 | lifeline 1 ENTRIES FOUND: lifeline (noun) lifeline /ˈlaɪfˌlaɪn/ noun plural lifelines lifeline /ˈlaɪfˌlaɪn/ noun plural lifelines Learner's definition of LIFELINE [count] 1 : something which provides help or support that is needed for success or survival生命线 The river is the town's lifeline.这条河是小镇的命脉。 The new jobs were an economic lifeline for a city in need of help.对于一个需要帮助的城市而言,新的工作岗位是其经济的生命线。 The radio was their lifeline to the outside world.那台收音机是他们与外界连接的生命线。 2 : a rope used for saving the life of someone (such as someone who has fallen into water)救生索 They threw a lifeline to the man overboard.他们把救生索扔给那个从船上落水的人。 |
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