survival
gb/sɚvˈaɪvəl/ us/sɚvˈaɪvəl/
B1
Angličtina
~ 2600
Významy
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Podstatné jméno
B1
state
1
continuing to live despite danger
When a person, animal, or thing stays alive during danger or hard times.
Vzorec užití:
[someone]'s survival
Častá chyba:
Learners sometimes confuse 'survival' with 'survivor'. 'Survival' is the state of staying alive; 'survivor' is the person who stays alive.
Synonyma
endurance (Focuses more on lasting through difficulty, not necessarily life-or-death.)
Antonyma
death (The end of life, the opposite of staying alive.)
Kolokace
fight for survival
|struggle for survival
|ensure survival
|chance of survival
|basic survival
Témata
life
|health
|danger
|nature
|core_vocabulary
Příklady
- The hikers' survival depended on finding fresh water.
- Survival in the desert requires special skills.
- Her survival after the accident was called a miracle.
- Survival rates for this disease have improved.
- They told an incredible story of survival at sea.
Učební příklady
- His survival was lucky.
- Survival in the cold is hard.
- We need food for survival.
- She told a story of survival.
- The man fought for his survival.
Podstatné jméno
B2
state
2
continuing existence over time
When something like a tradition or group continues to exist for a long time.
Vzorec užití:
the survival of [something]
Synonyma
preservation (Emphasizes keeping something in its original state.)
Antonyma
extinction (Complete disappearance of something.)
Kolokace
survival of traditions
|survival of the company
|survival of democracy
|survival into the modern era
Témata
culture
|history
|society
|core_vocabulary
Příklady
- The survival of these customs is important to our culture.
- Funding is essential for the museum's survival.
- The treaty ensured the survival of peace between the nations.
- The survival of the language depends on young speakers.
Učební příklady
- We hope for the survival of this tradition.
- The survival of the team is important.
- Money helps the survival of the school.
- The festival helps the survival of our culture.
Podstatné jméno
technical
B2
event
3
natural selection process
In science, when animals or plants that fit their place best stay alive and have young.
Synonyma
natural selection (Scientific term for the process described.)
Kolokace
survival of the fittest
Témata
science
|biology
Příklady
- Survival of the fittest is a key concept in evolution.
- In nature, competition leads to the survival of stronger individuals.
- The book explains how survival depends on adaptation.
Učební příklady
- Survival of the fittest means strong animals live.
- In nature, survival is not easy.
- Survival needs good adaptation.
Gramatika
Slovníkový tvar
survival
IPA
GB/sɚvˈaɪvəl/
US/sɚvˈaɪvəl/
Slabiky a přízvuk
sur - viv - al (3 slabiky)
Stress on 1st syllable (sur)
Tvary slova
Noun
- Base: survival
- Plural: survival, survivals
Příbuzná slova
Výrazy
basic survival skills
2/bˈeɪsɪk sɚvˈaɪvəl skˈɪlz/
fixed phrase
essential abilities to stay alive
Important things you must know to live in nature or danger.
Příklady
- Campers should learn basic survival skills before going into the wild.
- The course teaches basic survival skills like making fire and finding water.
fight for survival
1/fˈaɪt fɚ sɚvˈaɪvəl/
fixed phrase
struggle to stay alive or exist
To try very hard to stay alive or keep existing.
Příklady
- The refugees had to fight for survival in harsh conditions.
- Small businesses are fighting for survival in the current economy.
survival of the fittest
3/sɚvˈaɪvəl əv ðə fˈɪtɪst/
fixed phrase
technical
best adapted organisms survive
A science idea: animals and plants that fit their place best live and have young.
Příklady
- Survival of the fittest explains why some species die out.
- He believes business is just survival of the fittest.