survival
gb/sɚvˈaɪvəl/ us/sɚvˈaɪvəl/
B1
英語
~ 2600
語義
0件の語義
名詞
B1
state
1
continuing to live despite danger
When a person, animal, or thing stays alive during danger or hard times.
用法パターン：
[someone]'s survival
よくある間違い：
Learners sometimes confuse 'survival' with 'survivor'. 'Survival' is the state of staying alive; 'survivor' is the person who stays alive.
類義語
endurance (Focuses more on lasting through difficulty, not necessarily life-or-death.)
対義語
death (The end of life, the opposite of staying alive.)
コロケーション
fight for survival
|struggle for survival
|ensure survival
|chance of survival
|basic survival
テーマ
life
|health
|danger
|nature
|core_vocabulary
例文
- 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.
学習者向け例文
- 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.
名詞
B2
state
2
continuing existence over time
When something like a tradition or group continues to exist for a long time.
用法パターン：
the survival of [something]
類義語
preservation (Emphasizes keeping something in its original state.)
対義語
extinction (Complete disappearance of something.)
コロケーション
survival of traditions
|survival of the company
|survival of democracy
|survival into the modern era
テーマ
culture
|history
|society
|core_vocabulary
例文
- 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.
学習者向け例文
- 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.
名詞
technical
B2
event
3
natural selection process
In science, when animals or plants that fit their place best stay alive and have young.
類義語
natural selection (Scientific term for the process described.)
コロケーション
survival of the fittest
テーマ
science
|biology
例文
- 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.
学習者向け例文
- Survival of the fittest means strong animals live.
- In nature, survival is not easy.
- Survival needs good adaptation.
文法
辞書形
survival
IPA
GB/sɚvˈaɪvəl/
US/sɚvˈaɪvəl/
音節・強勢
sur - viv - al （3音節）
Stress on 1st syllable (sur)
活用形
Noun
- Base: survival
- Plural: survival, survivals
関連語
表現
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.
例文
- 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.
例文
- 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.
例文
- Survival of the fittest explains why some species die out.
- He believes business is just survival of the fittest.