“生命迹象”常见的英文表达是 signs of life,也可以说 vital signs(不过“vital signs”在医学领域更常指具体的生命体征指标,如心率、血压、呼吸频率等,但在一些语境中也可宽泛地表达生命迹象这一概念) 。
After the earthquake, rescue teams searched tirelessly for any signs of life in the rubble.
地震后,救援队不辞辛劳地在废墟中搜寻任何生命迹象。
Doctors carefully monitored the patient's vital signs to assess his condition.
医生仔细监测患者的生命体征以评估他的状况。