lifeblood

incontável

A noun referring to the blood considered as the seat of vitality, or an essential or life-giving force that sustains something.

ruСуществительное, обозначающее кровь как источник жизненной силы, или жизненно важную, питающую силу, поддерживающую что-либо.esSustantivo que designa la sangre como fuente de vitalidad o, en sentido figurado, la fuerza esencial y vital que sostiene o nutre algo.frNom désignant le sang comme source de la force vitale, ou par extension toute force essentielle, vitale et nourricière qui maintient quelque chose en vie.deSubstantiv, das das Blut als Quelle der Lebenskraft bezeichnet oder eine lebenswichtige, nährende Kraft, die etwas am Leben erhält.ptSubstantivo que designa o sangue como fonte de vitalidade, ou a força vital essencial que sustenta ou mantém algo.zh指维持生命所必需的血液，也比喻维持某事物生存或发展的关键力量、命脉。arاسم يشير إلى الدم باعتباره مصدر قوة الحياة، أو إلى القوة الحيوية الأساسية والمغذية التي تدعم شيئًا ما.

1. Vital force or essential element C1 formal

   The blood considered as the source of life and vitality.

   • In ancient times, people believed lifeblood carried the soul.
   • The warrior's lifeblood spilled onto the battlefield.
   • The heart pumps lifeblood throughout the body.

   ruЖизненная силаesfuerza vitalfrForce vitale ou élément essentieldeLebensblutptForça vitalzh命脉arقوة الحياة

   Sinônimos: coreelixiressenceheartlife forcesoulvital force

2. Essential or life-giving force C1 formal

   Something that is absolutely necessary for the continued existence, success, or vitality of a system, organization, or activity.

   • Trade is the lifeblood of the global economy.
   • Innovation is the lifeblood of a successful technology company.
   • Volunteers are the lifeblood of many charitable organizations.

   ruЖизненная силаesfuerza vitalfrforce vitaledeLebenskraftptForça vitalzh生命线arشريان الحياة

   Sinônimos: coredriving forceessenceheartlife forcemainspringsoulvital forcewellspring

• lifebloods plural form
• lifebloods' possessive plural form
• lifeblood's possessive singular form