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life signs
plural-nounC1/C2
/ˈlaɪf ˌsaɪnz/Indications that a living being is alive, such as breathing, heartbeat, or consciousness.
life skill
nounMedium-High
/ˈlaɪf ˌskɪl/A practical ability or knowledge that helps a person to deal effectively with the common demands and challenges of everyday life.
life space
nounC2
/ˈlaɪf ˌspeɪs/The psychological and physical environment experienced and perceived by an individual, influencing their behaviour and development.
life span
nounB2
/ˈlaɪf.spæn/the length of time that a living thing, especially a human, lives or is expected to live.
life table
nounLow
/laɪf ˈteɪb(ə)l/A statistical table showing the number of deaths and survivors at each age in a given population, used to calculate life expectancy and mortality rates.
life vest
nounB1
/ˈlaɪf vɛst/A sleeveless jacket filled with buoyant material or inflatable chambers, worn to keep a person afloat in water.
life zone
nounC2
/ˈlaɪf ˌzəʊn/A geographic area or region defined by its distinctive ecological conditions and characteristic plant and animal life.
life-saver
nounB2
/ˈlaɪfˌseɪvə(r)/A person or thing that saves someone's life.
lifeblood
nounC1
/ˈlaɪfblʌd/A thing that is absolutely essential to the existence, survival, or proper functioning of something else; the vital source or element.
lifeboat
nounB2
/ˈlaɪf.bəʊt/A small, strong boat kept on a ship and used to rescue people if the ship is in danger of sinking.
lifeboatman
nounC1
/ˈlaɪfˌbəʊtmən/A crew member, typically volunteer, of a lifeboat, trained to rescue people from maritime distress.
lifecast
nounverb-ambitransitiveLow
/ˈlaɪfkɑːst/A casting process to create a detailed, life-sized three-dimensional copy of a living person's body part or face, or to broadcast one's life in real-time over the internet.
lifeguard
nounverb-intransitiveB1
/ˈlaɪf.ɡɑːd/A person, typically trained in rescue and first aid, stationed at a beach or swimming pool to prevent accidents and save people from drowning.
lifehack
nounB2
/ˈlaɪf.hæk/A strategy, technique, or shortcut designed to increase efficiency and productivity in one's personal or professional life.
lifeline
nounB2
/ˈlaɪflaɪn/a rope or line used for saving life, especially one thrown to rescue someone from water or used for safety in dangerous activities.
lifelong learning
nounB2-C1
/ˌlaɪf.lɒŋ ˈlɜː.nɪŋ/The continuous, voluntary, and self-motivated pursuit of knowledge and skills throughout a person's life.
lifemanship
nounRare
/ˈlaɪf.mən.ʃɪp/The art or technique of gaining a psychological advantage in social situations or everyday life.
lifequake
nounLow
/ˈlaɪf.kweɪk/A sudden, major, and often unwelcome disruption or upheaval in one's life, causing significant re-evaluation or change.
lifer
nounB2
/ˈlaɪfə(r)/A person serving a sentence of life imprisonment.
lifesaver
nounC1
/ˈlaɪfˌseɪ.vər/Someone or something that saves a person from serious difficulty, danger, or death.

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