survival
gb/sɚvˈaɪvəl/ us/sɚvˈaɪvəl/
B1
English
~ 2600
túlélés, fennmaradás, természetes szelekció, a legalkalmasabbak túlélése, természetes kiválasztódás
NOUN
B1
1
túlélés
B1
Usage pattern:
[someone]'s survival
The hikers' survival depended on finding fresh water.
A túrázók túlélése azon múlt, találnak-e friss vizet.
Survival in the desert requires special skills.
A sivatagi túlélés különleges készségeket igényel.
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.
Learner examples
His survival was lucky.
A túlélése a szerencsének volt köszönhető.
Survival in the cold is hard.
A hidegben nehéz a túlélés.
We need food for survival.
She told a story of survival.
The man fought for his survival.
Common mistake:
Learners sometimes confuse 'survival' with 'survivor'. 'Survival' is the state of staying alive; 'survivor' is the person who stays alive.
Meaning
continuing to live despite danger
Collocations
fight for survival
|struggle for survival
|ensure survival
|chance of survival
|basic survival
Synonyms
endurance (Focuses more on lasting through difficulty, not necessarily life-or-death.)
Antonyms
death (The end of life, the opposite of staying alive.)
Themes
life
|health
|danger
|nature
|core_vocabulary
Definition
When a person, animal, or thing stays alive during danger or hard times.
The state of continuing to live or exist, especially in difficult or dangerous conditions.
NOUN
B2
2
fennmaradás
B2
Usage pattern:
the survival of [something]
The survival of these customs is important to our culture.
Ezeknek a szokásoknak a fennmaradása fontos a kultúránk számára.
Funding is essential for the museum's survival.
A finanszírozás elengedhetetlen a múzeum fennmaradásához.
The treaty ensured the survival of peace between the nations.
The survival of the language depends on young speakers.
Learner examples
We hope for the survival of this tradition.
Reménykedünk ennek a hagyománynak a fennmaradásában.
The survival of the team is important.
A csapat fennmaradása fontos.
Money helps the survival of the school.
The festival helps the survival of our culture.
Meaning
continuing existence over time
Collocations
survival of traditions
|survival of the company
|survival of democracy
|survival into the modern era
Synonyms
preservation (Emphasizes keeping something in its original state.)
Antonyms
extinction (Complete disappearance of something.)
Themes
culture
|history
|society
|core_vocabulary
Definition
When something like a tradition or group continues to exist for a long time.
The continued existence of something, such as an idea, tradition, or organization.
NOUN
B2
TECHNICAL
3
Survival of the fittest is a key concept in evolution.
A legalkalmasabbak túlélése, vagyis a természetes szelekció, az evolúció egyik kulcsfogalma.
In nature, competition leads to the survival of stronger individuals.
A természetben a versengés az erősebb egyedek fennmaradásához vezet.
The book explains how survival depends on adaptation.
Learner examples
Survival of the fittest means strong animals live.
A legalkalmasabbak túlélése azt jelenti, hogy az erős állatok életben maradnak.
In nature, survival is not easy.
A természetben nem könnyű a túlélés.
Survival needs good adaptation.
Meaning
natural selection process
Collocations
survival of the fittest
Synonyms
natural selection (Scientific term for the process described.)
Themes
science
|biology
Definition
In science, when animals or plants that fit their place best stay alive and have young.
In biology, the process in which individuals better adapted to their environment tend to survive and reproduce, often phrased as 'survival of the fittest'.
Grammar
Dictionary form
survival
IPA
GB/sɚvˈaɪvəl/
US/sɚvˈaɪvəl/
Syllables & stress
sur - viv - al (3 syllables)
Stress on 1st syllable (sur)
Word forms
Noun
- Base: survival
- Plural: survival, survivals
Word family
Expressions
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.
Examples
- 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.
Examples
- 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.
Examples
- Survival of the fittest explains why some species die out.
- He believes business is just survival of the fittest.