单词 | living standard |
释义 | > as lemmasliving standard living standard n. [compare standard n. 20a] the level of consumption in terms of food, accommodation, clothing, services, etc., estimated for a person, group, or nation. Frequently in plural. ΘΚΠ society > society and the community > customs, values, and civilization > [noun] > standard of living living standard1896 society > trade and finance > trading conditions > [noun] > supply and demand or market > demand > consumption > levels or standards of living standard1896 1896 Atlantic Monthly Apr. 463/1 It is not difficult to imagine conditions at home which would rapidly force down the living-standard. 1957 P. Worsley Trumpet shall Sound vi. 121 The aim of the Government was to raise living-standards to those of the Europeans. 2013 Guardian 29 July 21/1 Wages are being squeezed and living standards are falling. < as lemmas |
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