survival
gb/sɚvˈaɪvəl/ us/sɚvˈaɪvəl/
B1
Английский
~ 2600
Значения
0 значений
Существительное
B1
state
1
continuing to live despite danger
When a person, animal, or thing stays alive during danger or hard times.
Модель употребления:
[someone]'s survival
Частая ошибка:
Learners sometimes confuse 'survival' with 'survivor'. 'Survival' is the state of staying alive; 'survivor' is the person who stays alive.
Синонимы
endurance (Focuses more on lasting through difficulty, not necessarily life-or-death.)
Антонимы
death (The end of life, the opposite of staying alive.)
Коллокации
fight for survival
|struggle for survival
|ensure survival
|chance of survival
|basic survival
Темы
life
|health
|danger
|nature
|core_vocabulary
Примеры
- 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.
Примеры для изучающих
- 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.
Существительное
B2
state
2
continuing existence over time
When something like a tradition or group continues to exist for a long time.
Модель употребления:
the survival of [something]
Синонимы
preservation (Emphasizes keeping something in its original state.)
Антонимы
extinction (Complete disappearance of something.)
Коллокации
survival of traditions
|survival of the company
|survival of democracy
|survival into the modern era
Темы
culture
|history
|society
|core_vocabulary
Примеры
- 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.
Примеры для изучающих
- 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.
Существительное
technical
B2
event
3
natural selection process
In science, when animals or plants that fit their place best stay alive and have young.
Синонимы
natural selection (Scientific term for the process described.)
Коллокации
survival of the fittest
Темы
science
|biology
Примеры
- 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.
Примеры для изучающих
- Survival of the fittest means strong animals live.
- In nature, survival is not easy.
- Survival needs good adaptation.
Грамматика
Словарная форма
survival
IPA
GB/sɚvˈaɪvəl/
US/sɚvˈaɪvəl/
Слоги и ударение
sur - viv - al (3 слога)
Stress on 1st syllable (sur)
Формы слова
Noun
- Base: survival
- Plural: survival, survivals
Родственные слова
Выражения
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.
Примеры
- 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.
Примеры
- 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.
Примеры
- Survival of the fittest explains why some species die out.
- He believes business is just survival of the fittest.