life-or-death background

life-or-death

/ˌlaɪf ɔːr ˈdɛθ/ /ˌlaɪf ər ˈdɛθ/

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adjective

生死攸关，至关重要。

Of critical importance to the survival of a living organism.

Examples :

"Good camoflouge is life or death for many animals in the wild."

良好的伪装对于许多野生动物来说，是生死攸关的事情。

organism biology medicine body

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adjective

生死攸关，生死存亡。

Having death as a possible or even likely outcome; perilous.

Examples :

"Ascending Mount Everest can be life or death for an inexperienced climber."

对于缺乏经验的登山者来说，攀登珠穆朗玛峰可能是生死攸关的事情。

medicine outcome possibility condition

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adjective

生死攸关，至关重要。

Of critical importance to the success of a particular endeavor.

Examples :

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

获得资金对这项研究来说，是生死攸关的大事。

outcome condition situation