figurative. Something providing spiritual, emotional, or mental sustenance.
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| 释义 | the world > action or operation > safety > protection or defence > preservation from injury or destruction > [noun] > preservation in being or maintenance > that which (8) foodOE figurative. Something providing spiritual, emotional, or mental sustenance. breadc1175 figurative and in figurative contexts. That which provides spiritual, emotional, or mental sustenance. Cf. bread of life n. at phrases 3c. sustainera1325 A person, thing, or circumstance that helps maintain or promote a condition or state of affairs. sustenance?a1430 A person who or (formerly) thing which provides support or comfort; a means or source of support; (now usually) God or Christ as a source of… maintainer1551 A thing which maintains or preserves something. sustain1567 Sustenance; support. Obsolete. aliment?1608 figurative. Something which supports or sustains; a source of sustenance. Now rare. alimony1626 Spiritual or emotional sustenance. Obsolete. |
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