lifesaver

A noun referring to a person employed to rescue swimmers in distress, or a buoyant ring used as a life preserver.

ruСуществительное, обозначающее человека, нанятого для спасения тонущих пловцов, или плавучий круг, используемый в качестве спасательного средства.esSustantivo que designa a una persona que rescata a nadadores en peligro de ahogarse, o un objeto flotante, como un aro o chaleco, usado como ayuda de rescate. También se usa de forma figurada para referirse a alguien o algo que ayuda a salir de un apuro.frPersonne dont le métier est de secourir les personnes qui se noient, ou objet flottant (bouée, etc.) utilisé pour porter secours à un nageur en difficulté. Peut aussi désigner, au sens figuré, une personne ou une chose qui tire quelqu'un d'une situation difficile.deSubstantiv, das eine Person bezeichnet, die dafür bezahlt wird, Ertrinkende zu retten, oder einen Rettungsring, der als Rettungsmittel dient; auch übertragen für etwas oder jemanden, der in einer schwierigen Lage Rettung bringt.ptSubstantivo que designa uma pessoa contratada para salvar nadadores que estão se afogando, ou uma boia usada como meio de salvamento; também pode se referir a algo ou alguém que ajuda em uma situação difícil.zh指救生员，即受雇拯救溺水游泳者的人；也指救生圈等救生设备。引申义指在困难时提供帮助的人或事物、救星。arاسم يدل على الشخص الذي يُنقذ الغرقى من الماء، أو على العوامة أو الأداة العائمة التي تُستخدم لإنقاذ من يتعرض للغرق. ويُستعمل أيضًا مجازًا لمن يُنقذ غيره من مأزق أو ورطة، أو للشيء الذي يقي من الهلاك.

1. Beach or pool attendant A2 formal

   A person employed at a beach, swimming pool, or other aquatic area to ensure the safety of swimmers and prevent accidents.

   • The lifesaver blew his whistle to warn the swimmers about the strong current.
   • She works as a lifesaver at the local community pool during the summer.
   • A trained lifesaver is always on duty when the beach is open.

   ruСпасательessocorrista acuáticofrsauveteurdeRettungsschwimmerptSalva-vidaszh救生员arمنقذ سباحة

   Sinônimos: lifeguard

2. Buoyant life preserver B1 formal

   A ring or other device made of buoyant material designed to keep a person afloat in water and prevent drowning.

   • The crew threw a lifesaver to the passenger who fell overboard.
   • Every boat must carry at least one lifesaver for emergencies.
   • He grabbed the lifesaver and swam toward the struggling child.

   ruСпасательный кругesSalvavidasfrBouée de sauvetagedeRettungsringptBoia salva-vidaszh救生圈arطوق النجاة

   Sinônimos: life buoylife preserverlife ring

3. Helpful person or thing B1 informal

   A person or thing that provides crucial assistance or relief in a difficult situation.

   • Thanks for picking me up; you're a real lifesaver!
   • This coffee is a lifesaver on such a tiring morning.
   • Her advice was a lifesaver when I was stuck on the project.

   ruСпасительesSalvavidas (figurado)frPersonne ou chose qui sauvedeRetter in der NotptSalvadorzh救星arمنقذ

   Sinônimos: angelblessingboongodsendgood samaritanrescuersaviorsaviour

• lifesavers plural form
• lifesavers' possessive plural form
• lifesaver's possessive singular form