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lifeblood

/ˈlaɪfˌblʌd/ American
  • n. 命脉, 生命线
Definition
  • n. the thing that is most necessary for something to stay strong or alive
Example
Fresh customers are the lifeblood of any small business.
新顾客是任何小企业赖以生存的命脉。