Word · CEFR A1 · Frequency #128
life
生命
the condition that distinguishes organisms from inorganic objects and dead organisms, being alive
- 1.
The state of organisms preceding their death, characterized by biological processes such as metabolism and reproduction and distinguishing them from inanimate objects; the state of being alive and living.
生物体死亡前的状态,以新陈代谢、繁殖等生物过程为特征,区别于无生命物体;存活的状态
- 2.
a characteristic state or mode of living
特有的生活状态或方式
- 3.
The animating principle or force that keeps an inorganic thing or concept metaphorically alive (dynamic, relevant, etc) and makes it a "living document", "living constitution", etc.
使无机事物或概念保持活力的原则或力量,使其成为“活文件”“活宪法”等
- 4.
the experience of being alive; the course of human events and activities
生存体验;人类事件和活动的进程
- 5.
Lifeforms, generally or collectively.
生命体;生物总称
- 6.
the course of existence of an individual; the actions and events that occur in living
个人的生命历程;生活中的行动与事件
- 7.
A living being; the fact of a particular individual being alive. (Chiefly when indicating individuals were lost (died) or saved.)
生命;个体存活的事实(主要指人员死亡或获救时)
- 8.
Existence.
存在
- 9.
A period of time during which something has existence.
存在期间
- 10.
Animation; spirit; vivacity.
生气;活力;生动
- 11.
A biography.
传记
- 12.
Nature, reality, and the forms that exist in it.
自然;现实;万物
- 13.
An opportunity for existence.
生存的机会
- 14.
The life insurance industry.
人寿保险业
- 15.
A life assured under a life assurance policy (equivalent to the policy itself for a single life contract).
人寿保险中受保的生命(相当于单人合同的保单本身)
生活;一生;寿命;生物体死亡前的状态,以新陈代谢、繁殖等生物过程为特征,区别于无生命物体;存活的状态;特有的生活状态或方式;使无机事物或概念保持活力的原则或力量,使其成为“活文件”“活宪法”等
In use
She enjoys a peaceful life in the countryside.
Doctors work hard to save lives every day.
He wrote a book about his life story.
social life
city life
real life
he could no longer cope with the complexities of life
he hoped for a new life in Australia
he wanted to live his own life without interference from others
Connections
Collocations
- real life
- 现实生活
- The book describes events that happen in real life.这本书描述了现实生活中的事件。
- way of life
- 生活方式
- Farming is their traditional way of life.农耕是他们传统的生活方式。
- life expectancy
- 预期寿命
- Life expectancy has increased significantly over the past century.过去一个世纪里,预期寿命显著增加。
- everyday life
- 日常生活
- Technology plays a big role in our everyday life.科技在我们的日常生活中扮演着重要角色。
- come to life
- 苏醒;变得活跃
- The garden comes to life in spring.花园在春天变得生机勃勃。
- life insurance
Learner notes
Memory Tip
将'life'中的l看作起跑线,i为奔跑的人,f为终点线,代表生命历程。
Context & Register
通常用于描述生物状态或日常生活中的一般情况,属中性语域。常见于生物学、哲学讨论及日常对话。
Pronunciation & Spelling
All these words rhyme with 'life' (ending /aɪf/). Note that 'live' (adj.) is spelled similarly but pronounced /laɪv/, so it does not rhyme.
High-value vocabulary
该词属于 Oxford 核心词汇,值得优先掌握常见搭配和句型。
Usage priority
Collins 词频等级为 5,建议结合例句记忆,而不是只背中文释义。
Learn the forms together
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