lifeboat
/ˈlaɪfbəʊt/ · /ˈlaɪfboʊt/
CEFR level B2Topic TravelWord #4603 in the learning path
救生艇；救生船
Definitions
n. A boat used to rescue people in danger at sea.
救生艇；救生船
Example
The crew lowered the lifeboat carefully into the sea.
船员小心地把救生艇放入海中。
Coastal communities rely on trained lifeboat crews to rescue swimmers and sailors during emergencies at sea.
沿海社区依靠训练有素的救生艇船员，在海上紧急情况下营救游泳者和船员。
Collocations
- a lifeboat crew
- launch a lifeboat
- a lifeboat station
Usage tip
lifeboat是救生艇；life jacket是救生衣。
FAQ
- What does lifeboat mean?
- A boat used to rescue people in danger at sea.
- How is lifeboat pronounced?
- UK /ˈlaɪfbəʊt/, US /ˈlaɪfboʊt/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.
