lifesaver

英 [ˈlaɪfseɪvə(r)]

美 [ˈlaɪfseɪvər]

n.  救助物; 救命物

复数：lifesavers　

TOEFL

BNC.41805 / COCA.22409

牛津词典

noun

• 救助物；救命物
  a thing that helps sb in a difficult situation; sth that saves sb's life
• 救助物；救命物
  a thing that helps sb in a difficult situation; sth that saves sb's life

柯林斯词典

• N-COUNT （常指在健康方面）帮助解除困境之物
  If you say that something is alifesaver, you mean that it helps people in a very important way, often in a way that is important to their health.
  1. The cervical smear test is a lifesaver.
     宫颈涂片检查能够帮上大忙。

英英释义

noun

• a life preserver in the form of a ring of buoyant material
  Synonym:life buoylife beltlife ring
• an attendant employed at a beach or pool to protect swimmers from accidents
  Synonym:lifeguard

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