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kiss of life

/ˈkɪs əv laɪf/

Tradução: Termo informal para respiração artificial boca a boca ou, em sentido figurado, algo que revigora ou devolve a vitalidade a uma situação ou objeto em declínio.

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/ˈkɪs əv laɪf/B2informalbritishmedical
  • ptTermo informal para respiração artificial boca a boca ou, em sentido figurado, algo que revigora ou devolve a vitalidade a uma situação ou objeto em declínio.

An informal term for mouth-to-mouth resuscitation, or figuratively, something that revives or restores vitality to a failing situation or entity.

  1. Resuscitation techniqueB2formalbritish

    A method of artificial respiration where air is blown into a person's mouth to revive them.

    ptRespiração boca a boca

    • The lifeguard gave the drowning man the kiss of life.
    • She learned how to perform the kiss of life in her first aid course.
    • The paramedic administered the kiss of life until the patient started breathing again.
  2. Revitalizing influenceC1informal

    Something that gives new energy, life, or vitality to a person, situation, or thing.

    ptSopro de vida

    • The new investment was the kiss of life for the struggling company.
    • Her encouragement was the kiss of life for his confidence.
    • The fresh paint and new furniture gave the old house the kiss of life.