life-or-death

形容词 adj.

中文释义

英文释义

形容词 adj.

Of critical importance to the survival of a living organism. not-comparable

— Good camoflouge is life or death for many animals in the wild.
Having death as a possible or even likely outcome; perilous. not-comparable

— Ascending Mount Everest can be life or death for an inexperienced climber.
Of critical importance to the success of a particular endeavor. idiomatic,not-comparable

— Obtaining financing was a life-or-death matter for the research.

life-and-death alternative life or death alternative