1ADJ [usually ADJ n]救命的;救生的 A life-saving drug, operation, or action is one that saves someone's life or is likely to save their life. 救命的;救生的
...life-saving drugs such as antibiotics.
抗生素之类的救生药物
She decided her child should go to America for life-saving treatment.
她决定把孩子送到美国去接受可能挽救生命的治疗。
2N-UNCOUNT (尤指救助溺水者的)救生术 You use life-saving to refer to the skills and activities connected with rescuing people, especially people who are drowning. (尤指救助溺水者的)救生术
She teaches swimming, lifesaving and water aerobics.