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
to join this man and this woman in holy matrimony.
见证这位男士和这位女士的神圣婚盟。
Our service has been very well-received by our customers so far.