lifesaver

Related topics: Swimming

life·sav·er /ˈlaɪfseɪvə $ -ər/ noun [countableC]

1 HELPsomeone or something that helps you avoid a difficult or unpleasant situation 救星，帮助解决困难的人[物]

A microwave oven can be a real lifesaver when you’re pressed for time.

时间紧迫时，微波炉真是个救星。

2 someone or something that prevents you from dying 救命的人[物]

The seat belt is the biggest single lifesaver in cars.

安全带是汽车里最重要的救命装备。

3. DSSa lifeguard 救生员

Examples from the Corpus

lifesaver• His benefits as the spouse of an airline employee would be a lifesaver.• The company's day care service has been a lifesaver for many parents.• He kicked off, towing his burden like a lifesaver.• DeCicco calls the operation a lifesaver.• Surely such a conscientious accomplishment should prove a lifesaver for thousands of animals throughout the world.• Another lifesaver, BobWestcott, remained on duty at the station, but watched through his telescope.• This led into a couple of summers acting as a professional lifesaver during summer vacations from Sheffield University.• The camaraderie was a psychic lifesaver.• The seat belt is the biggest single lifesaver in cars.

单词	lifesaver
释义	lifesaver Related topics: Swimming life·sav·er /ˈlaɪfseɪvə $ -ər/ noun [countableC] 1 HELPsomeone or something that helps you avoid a difficult or unpleasant situation 救星，帮助解决困难的人[物] A microwave oven can be a real lifesaver when you’re pressed for time. 时间紧迫时，微波炉真是个救星。 2 someone or something that prevents you from dying 救命的人[物] The seat belt is the biggest single lifesaver in cars. 安全带是汽车里最重要的救命装备。 3. DSSa lifeguard 救生员 Examples from the Corpus lifesaver• His benefits as the spouse of an airline employee would be a lifesaver.• The company's day care service has been a lifesaver for many parents.• He kicked off, towing his burden like a lifesaver.• DeCicco calls the operation a lifesaver.• Surely such a conscientious accomplishment should prove a lifesaver for thousands of animals throughout the world.• Another lifesaver, BobWestcott, remained on duty at the station, but watched through his telescope.• This led into a couple of summers acting as a professional lifesaver during summer vacations from Sheffield University.• The camaraderie was a psychic lifesaver.• The seat belt is the biggest single lifesaver in cars.
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