It would cost $20 billion to build, but the director of Alaska's Oil and Gas Division, Mark Myers, says it will be a lifeline for the US economy."VOA-S094", "2383330"
その日本の伝統絵画では、輪郭線が生命線といわれる。
In traditional Japanese pictures, the outline is said to be vital.〔【出典】Hiragana Times, 2006年7月号◆【出版社】株式会社ヤック企画 〕"HT237033", "2368660"
例えば、生命線が長いほど寿命も長いとか、頭脳線が傾斜しているほど才能が開花するなど。
For example, the longer your "life line", the longer you will live and the more slanted your "brain line", the more your talents will bloom.〔【出典】『これが分かれば日本通』(田仲邦子著)◆【出版社】株式会社ヤック企画 〕"YA03-144", "2298741"
These treasure troves of warmth and healing surging up from deep within the Earth are what power the town, its tourism industry; in fact, the onsen could essentially be viewed as the life 'blood' of Kusatsu.〔【出典】Hiragana Times, 2007年12月号◆【出版社】株式会社ヤック企画 〕"HT254003", "2523008"
広告は、ラジオ業界の生命線です。
Advertising is the lifeblood of the radio industry.
Since Friday, Israeli forces have again pounded civilian infrastructure in Lebanon, cutting off one of the last remaining vital routes for international humanitarian aid.〔【出典】アムネスティ発表国際ニュース(2006年8月6日) 〕