lifeblood

名词 n.
中文释义
美 /ˈlaɪfˌblʌd/

英文释义

名词 n.
  1. Blood that is needed for continued life; blood regarded as the seat of life. uncountable,usually
    — [Y]ou desire his mana, yet you respect his tabu, for in you and him alike runs the common life-blood.
  2. That which is required for continued existence or function. figuratively,uncountable,usually
    — Gasoline is the lifeblood of the modern city.

词形变化

lifebloods plural life blood alternative life's blood alternative

词源

From life + blood. Compare English heart-blood (“lifeblood”).
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