Lifeline
01
a rope or line thrown to someone in the water to help rescue them from drowning
文法情報
例
The sailor threw a lifeline to the man struggling in the water.
02
(diving) a line attached to a diver for lowering, raising, or communicating with them from the surface
専門的
例
The diver's lifeline remained connected to the support vessel.
03
support that enables people to survive or to continue doing something (often by providing an essential connection)
比喩的
例
The emergency loan provided a lifeline for the struggling business.
04
a crease on the palm traditionally interpreted as revealing information about a person's life or vitality
専門的
例
The palmist traced the lifeline curving around the base of her thumb.
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