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life-and-death

/ˈlaɪf ən ˈdeθ/

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adjective

/ˈlaɪf ən ˈdeθ/C1formal
  • ruОписывает ситуацию, которая является крайне серьёзной, срочной или критической, часто связанной с возможностью выживания или провала.

Describes a situation that is extremely serious, urgent, or critical, often involving the possibility of survival or failure.

  1. Vitally importantB2formal

    Of the utmost importance; critical or crucial, often involving serious consequences.

    ruЖизненно важный

    • The surgeon performed a life-and-death operation.
    • This is a life-and-death decision for the company.
    • The rescue team faced a life-and-death situation in the mountains.

    Synonymsall-importantcriticalcrucialessentialmomentousparamountpivotalurgentvital

    Antonymsinconsequentialinsignificantminortrivialunimportant

Forms
  • more life-and-death comparative form
  • most life-and-death superlative form