lifesaving /ˈlaɪfseɪvɪŋ/

• 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]

  例：

  ...lifesaving drugs such as antibiotics.

  ...抗生素之类的救命药物。

  例：

  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