脐带 — meaning in English
qí dài
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English meaning
- lifeline noun Something essential that keeps a person, group, or system going, especially in a crisis.
Senses
脐带 is used for these senses in English:
- lifeline A means or route for transporting indispensable supplies.
- umbilical cord (anatomy) The flexible structure connecting a foetus with the placenta; it transports nourishment to the foetus and removes waste.
lifeline — full definition
- noun Something essential that keeps a person, group, or system going, especially in a crisis.
- noun A rope used to keep someone from falling or drowning, or to help them stay attached to a boat or structure.