livelihood

n.

生活，生计；谋生之道；营生；

复数：livelihoods

means of livelihood生活资料

1. Mowing lawns is his only livelihood.
   他仅靠给人家草坪除草维持生计。
2. I like playing in the band, but I don't do it just for fun; it's my livelihood.
   我喜欢在乐队里演奏，但这不只是为了好玩，而是我的谋生之道。
3. She earns a livelihood by sewing.
   她靠缝纫谋生。
4. They didn't care for the livelihood of the people.
   他们不关心群众的生活。

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