life-saving
(also lifesaving) ['laɪfˌseɪ.vɪŋ] adjective
■done to prevent someone from dying 救命的•She had a life-saving operation to remove a blood clot.她接受了一个救生手术，医生把她的一个血块摘除了。 •the charity's life-saving work in Africa慈善机构在非洲拯救生命的事业
(also lifesaving) ['laɪfˌseɪ.vɪŋ] noun uncountable
■when you learn how to save someone's life when they have fallen into water （对落水者的）救生术•a certificate in life-saving救生证书 |