English-Italian translations for lifeblood

• linfa vitale
  I combustibili fossili costituiscono da molto tempo la linfa vitale della società. Fossil fuels have long provided society's lifeblood.
  Le PMI sono la linfa vitale della creazione di occupazione in Europa. SMEs are the lifeblood of job creation in Europe.
  I trasporti sono sempre stati la linfa vitale dell'intera economia. Transport has always been the lifeblood of the whole economy.

Definition of lifeblood

• Blood that is needed for continued life; blood regarded as the seat of life
• That which is required for continued existence or function

Examples

• Gasoline is the lifeblood of the modern city

Related words

• lifebuoy
• lifebelt
• lifeboat
• lifeboatman