柯林斯詞典lifeline /?la?f?la?n/ (lifelines) 1. N-COUNT A lifeline is something that enables an organization or group to survive or to continue with an activity. 生命線 Information about the job market can be a lifeline for those who are out of work. 有關(guān)就業(yè)市場的信息可能就是失業(yè)者的生命線。 返回 lifeline劍橋詞典something, especially a way of getting help , that you depend on to lead your life in a satisfactory way 命脈，生命線 For many old people living on their own the phone is their lifeline to the outside world . 對很多獨(dú)居的老人而言，電話是他們與外界聯(lián)系的生命線。 a rope that is thrown to someone who is in the water , especially the sea , and is in danger （尤指海上救援的）救生索 返回 lifeline