livelihood [ˈlaɪvliˌhʊd]

例句:

• Predatory pricing by large supermarkets was threatening the livelihood of smaller businesses.
  大型超市的掠夺性价格正威胁着小商店的生计。
  
• Communities on the island depended on whaling for their livelihood.
  岛上的居民靠捕鲸为生。
  
• Appropriate arrangements will be made for their work and livelihood.
  他们的工作和生活会得到妥善安排.
  
• These processes leave families basically without any alternative livelihood.
  来自VOA
• Of course, it will improve my livelihood.
  来自VOA
• But they depend on Europe for their livelihood.
  来自NEWYORKER