单词 | sustenance |
释义 | sustenance —sustenance /ˈsʌs.tɪ.nəns/ noun [U] FORMAL (FOOD) F0 food: » During this freezing weather, the food put out by householders is the only form of sustenance that the birds have.Thesaurus+: ↑Food - general wordsF0 the ability of food to provide people and animals with what they need to make them strong and healthy: » A stick of celery does not provide much sustenance.Thesaurus+: ↑Food - general wordsnoun [U] FORMAL (SUPPORT) ► F0 emotional or mental support: » When her husband died, she drew sustenance from/she found sustenance in her religious beliefs.Thesaurus+: ↑Backing, supporting and defending , ↑Defending and protecting |
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