英语词汇“subsistent”的英英意思、用法、释义、翻译、读音、例句、短语、词组-英语词典

subsist /səb-sistˈ/

intransitive verb

To have existence (often with in)

To have the means of living (often with on)

To remain, continue

To consist or be inherent

To hold out, stand fast (Milton)

ORIGIN: L subsistere to stand still, from sub under, and sistere to stand

subsistˈence noun

The state of being subsistent

Real being

The means of supporting life

Livelihood

adjective

(used eg of an allowance, wage) providing the bare necessities of living

subsistˈent adjective

subsistential /sub-sis-tenˈshl/ adjective

subsistence allowance see subsistence money below.

subsistence farming noun

Farming in which land will yield just enough to support the farmer and his or her dependents, leaving little or nothing to be sold

subsistence level noun

The level of income which will purchase bare necessities only

subsistence money or subsistence allowance noun

A portion of wages paid in advance for immediate needs, colloquially known as a sub
A special allowance for exceptional circumstances

subsistence wage noun

One fixed at subsistence level