"kiss of life" 怎么发音

expression

KISS-uhv-LYFE

KISS-ov-LYFE

释义

A method of first aid in which you breathe into someone's mouth to help them start breathing again; also used metaphorically for something that brings hope or revival.

IPA 音标

美式英语

ˈkɪs/ /ˈəv/ /ˈɫaɪf

英式英语

kˈɪs/ /ˈɒv/ /lˈaɪf

简化发音

美式

KISS-uhv-LYFE

英式

KISS-ov-LYFE

语境中听

The nurse gave him the kiss of life after he stopped breathing.

You should learn how to give the kiss of life in an emergency.

Doctors tried the kiss of life, but it was too late.

The government’s investment was a real kiss of life for the struggling industry.