lifeline
n
1 (nautical 海)
(a) line or rope for saving life such as that attached to a lifebelt, or fastened along the deck of a ship in a storm for sailors to hold on to 救生索.
(b) line attached to a deep-sea diver (深海潜水员的)信号绳.
2 (fig 比喻) anything on which sb/sth depends for continued existence 生命线; 命脉
Public transport is a lifeline for many rural communities. 公共交通对许多农村居民来说是不可或缺的.
🗣️ 情景例句
I hope you're all enjoying the exhibition.
我希望你们都喜欢这个展览
What is he doing today?
今天他在做些什么?
The gentle method requires more patience in the early stages, but produces a cheerful,