"live by" in Chinese (Simplified)
奉行按照...生活
Definition
以某些规则、信仰或原则为指导来生活。
Usage Notes (Chinese (Simplified))
多用于说明个人价值观或信条(如 'live by honesty', 'live by the rules')。强调以某种原则为指导,而不是具体的生存手段。常常跟具体原则/信念连用。
Examples
She tries to live by her grandfather's advice.
她努力**按照**祖父的建议**生活**。
Many people live by different religions.
许多人**奉行**不同的宗教。
He likes to live by simple rules.
他喜欢**按照**简单的规则**生活**。
I've always tried to live by the motto, 'treat others as you want to be treated.'
我一直试图**奉行**这样的格言:“己所不欲,勿施于人”。
They live by a strict code of honor in their family.
他们家**奉行**严格的荣誉准则。
If you don't have something to live by, life can feel pointless.
如果没有信念可以**奉行**,生活可能会觉得没有意义。