lifeguard

/ˈlaɪfɡɑːd/ (bre, ipa) · /ˈlaɪfɡɑːrd/ (ame, ipa) · /ˈlīf-ˌgärd/ (ame, mw)

lifeguard — noun

  • lifeguardsingular
  • lifeguardsplural

1. someone who keeps watch over people swimming in the ocean, a lake, or a pool and

1.名詞B1
釋義

someone who keeps watch over people swimming in the ocean, a lake, or a pool and rescues anyone who is in trouble in the water.

例句

Ravi, a lifeguard at Westside Pool, spotted a child struggling in the deep end and jumped in immediately.

countable: 'a lifeguard at [place]'

Before the beach opened, the lifeguards checked the water conditions and set up safety flags.

lifeguard + checked + [condition]

同義詞
  • guard

    more general term for anyone who protects people or property; does not imply water rescue training

  • rescuer

    strong emphasis on the act of saving someone, but not limited to water environments

用法筆記

Often used as part of a compound noun (lifeguard chair, lifeguard station, lifeguard training) or in job titles (head lifeguard, beach lifeguard). Common in warnings and signs: 'Lifeguard on duty.'

常見錯誤

❌A security guard rescued the drowning child from the pool.
✅A lifeguard rescued the drowning child from the pool.
💡a 'security guard' protects property and people on land; a 'lifeguard' specifically watches over swimmers and rescues from water.