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单词 survival
释义

survival

noun

sur·​viv·​al sər-ˈvī-vəl How to pronounce survival (audio)
often attributive
1
a
: the act or fact of living or continuing longer than another person or thing
b
: the continuation of life or existence
problems of survival in arctic conditions
2
: one that survives

Example Sentences

The refugees depend on foreign aid for their survival. Small businesses are fighting for survival. the survival of an old folktale
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Word History

First Known Use

1598, in the meaning defined at sense 1a

Kids Definition

survival

noun

sur·​viv·​al sər-ˈvī-vəl How to pronounce survival (audio)
: the continuation of life
Our survival depended on finding water.

survival

noun

as in survivance
uninterrupted or lasting life The survival of many endangered species is imperiled by human action.

Synonyms & Similar Words

Relevance
  • survivance
  • existence
  • survivorship
  • viability
  • persistence
  • permanence
  • continuation
  • endurance
  • continuity
  • durability
  • subsistence
  • enduringness
  • continuance
  • continuousness
  • duration
  • ceaselessness
  • abidance

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

  • termination
  • cessation
  • end
  • discontinuance
  • ending
  • discontinuity
  • stoppage
  • close
  • expiration
  • finish
  • surcease
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