life-saving

柯林斯词典

1. ADJ A lifesaving drug, operation, or action is one that saves someone's life or is likely to save their life. 救命的[usu ADJ n]
...lifesaving drugs such as antibiotics. ...抗生素之类的救命药物。
She decided her child should go to America for lifesaving treatment. 她决定她的孩子应去美国接受挽救生命的治疗。
2. N-UNCOUNT You use lifesaving to refer to the skills and activities connected with rescuing people, especially people who are drowning. 急救