| 词汇 | the kiss of life |
| 释义 | the kiss of lifeArtificial respiration, that is, the blowing into the mouth of a person who has stopped breathing so as to force air in and out of their lungs. Primarily heard in UK, Australia. I was a lifeguard at the local pool for five years, but I've only had to give the kiss of life to someone once. kiss of life1 mouth-to-mouth resuscitation. 2 an action or event that revives a failing enterprise. 2 1997 Anthony Barnett This Time She gave a decrepit institution the kiss of life, when she became its adversary. the kiss of ˈlife(British English)1 a method of helping somebody who has stopped breathing to breathe again by placing your mouth on theirs and forcing air into their lungs: He gave the child the kiss of life, but unfortunately it was too late to save her. 2 any thing or action that saves an organization, business, etc: This loan is the kiss of life that our company needs. |
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