survival
gb/sɚvˈaɪvəl/ us/sɚvˈaɪvəl/
B1
Inglese
~ 2600
Accezioni
0 accezioni
Sostantivo
B1
state
1
continuing to live despite danger
When a person, animal, or thing stays alive during danger or hard times.
Schema d'uso:
[someone]'s survival
Errore comune:
Learners sometimes confuse 'survival' with 'survivor'. 'Survival' is the state of staying alive; 'survivor' is the person who stays alive.
Sinonimi
endurance (Focuses more on lasting through difficulty, not necessarily life-or-death.)
Contrari
death (The end of life, the opposite of staying alive.)
Collocazioni
fight for survival
|struggle for survival
|ensure survival
|chance of survival
|basic survival
Temi
life
|health
|danger
|nature
|core_vocabulary
Esempi
- 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.
Esempi per chi studia
- 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.
Sostantivo
B2
state
2
continuing existence over time
When something like a tradition or group continues to exist for a long time.
Schema d'uso:
the survival of [something]
Sinonimi
preservation (Emphasizes keeping something in its original state.)
Contrari
extinction (Complete disappearance of something.)
Collocazioni
survival of traditions
|survival of the company
|survival of democracy
|survival into the modern era
Temi
culture
|history
|society
|core_vocabulary
Esempi
- 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.
Esempi per chi studia
- 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.
Sostantivo
technical
B2
event
3
natural selection process
In science, when animals or plants that fit their place best stay alive and have young.
Sinonimi
natural selection (Scientific term for the process described.)
Collocazioni
survival of the fittest
Temi
science
|biology
Esempi
- 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.
Esempi per chi studia
- Survival of the fittest means strong animals live.
- In nature, survival is not easy.
- Survival needs good adaptation.
Grammatica
Forma base
survival
IPA
GB/sɚvˈaɪvəl/
US/sɚvˈaɪvəl/
Sillabe e accento
sur - viv - al (3 sillabe)
Stress on 1st syllable (sur)
Forme flesse
Noun
- Base: survival
- Plural: survival, survivals
Famiglia di parole
Espressioni
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.
Esempi
- 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.
Esempi
- 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.
Esempi
- Survival of the fittest explains why some species die out.
- He believes business is just survival of the fittest.