lifeline
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/ˈlaɪflaɪn/
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/ˈlaɪflaɪn/
A rope or line used to help someone in danger, like when they are in water and need to be pulled to safety.
The lifeline was thrown to the drowning man, saving his life.
구명선이 물에 빠진 남자에게 던져져 그의 생명을 구했습니다.
A line that connects a deep-sea diver to the surface, used to send signals.
The diver used the lifeline to signal when he needed to come up.
다이버는 상승해야 할 때 구명선을 사용하여 신호를 보냈습니다.
Something very important that someone relies on for support or help.
The scholarship was a lifeline for the student, allowing her to continue her education.
장학금은 학생의 구명선이었고, 그녀가 교육을 계속할 수 있도록 했습니다.