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单词 sustenance
释义 sustenance

sustenance /ˈsʌs.tɪ.nəns/

noun [U] FORMAL (FOOD)
1
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 words
2
F0 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 words
noun [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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