survive
v
1 [I, Ipr] ~ (from sth); ~ (on sth) continue to live or exist 繼續生存或存在
the last surviving member of the family 這家唯一活著的人
Of the six people in the plane that crashed, only one survived. 在失事飛機上的六個人, 僅一人幸存.
Many strange customs have survived from earlier times. 有許多古怪的習俗源遠流長.
I can't survive on £30 a week, ie It is not enough for my basic needs. 我每周收入30英鎊難以活命.
(fig 比喻) Life is hard at the moment, but we're surviving, ie coping successfully with the difficulties. 目前生活很艱難, 但我們正在掙扎求生.
2 [Tn] continue to live or exist in spite of nearly being killed or destroyed by (sth) 經歷(某事物)幸存
survive an earthquake, shipwreck, etc 經歷地震、 沉船等而死里逃生
Few buildings survived the bombing raids intact. 空襲過後幸存的建筑物絕無僅有.
The plants may not survive the frost. 這些植物不經凍.
3 [Tn] remain alive after (sb) 比(某人)長命
The old lady has survived all her children. 那老太太的子女都先她而去世了.