No. 7,004 in Chinese
生命线
Lifeline; something essential for survival or success.
In a sentence
交通是城市的生命线。
Transportation is the lifeline of a city.
In this sentence, '生命线' metaphorically describes transportation as crucial for maintaining the city's function and vitality.
通过手术，医生成功修复了患者的生命线。
Through surgery, the doctors successfully repaired the patient's lifeline.
'生命线' here can refer to an actual physical element or metaphorically to the crucial factor supporting the patient's health.
他的团队是他事业中的生命线。
His team is the lifeline of his career.
In this case, '生命线' metaphorically represents something essential for the sustainability and success of the person's career.
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