[] () (used in newspapers) financial help given to a company that is in trouble （用於报章，对陷入困境公司的）财政援助◆The troubled company is hoping for a financial lifeboat from the banks. 陷入困境的公司希望得到银行的财政援助。ⓘ A lifeboat is a special boat that is sent out to rescue people who are in danger at sea. lifeboat 原意是派往海上救助的救生艇。