living
/ˈlɪvɪŋ/
CEFR level B1Topic Daily lifeWord #2304 in the learning path
活着的；有生命的
Definitions
adj. Alive now, rather than dead or without life.
活着的；有生命的
n. Money earned to pay for everyday needs.
生计；谋生收入
n. The way people live and meet their everyday needs.
生活；生活方式
Example
The pond is full of tiny living creatures.
池塘里满是微小的生物。
Rising housing costs make it harder for young adults to earn a decent living in major cities.
住房成本上涨，使年轻人在大城市更难挣到足以过上体面生活的收入。
Collocations
- living organisms
- earn a living
- cost of living
- standard of living
Word family
- live (v.)
- alive (adj.)
- life (n.)
Synonyms
- alive
Antonyms
- dead
Usage tip
living可放名词前；alive通常作表语或后置修饰。
FAQ
- What does living mean?
- Alive now, rather than dead or without life. Money earned to pay for everyday needs. The way people live and meet their everyday needs.
- How is living pronounced?
- UK /ˈlɪvɪŋ/, US /ˈlɪvɪŋ/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.
