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Livelihoods Meaning in English

word · lemma: livelihood

ˈɫaɪvɫiˌhʊdz
LY-vlee-hoodz
lˈaɪvlihˌʊdz
LYV-lee-hoodz

释义

Ways of earning money or supporting oneself, especially to provide for basic needs such as food, shelter, and clothing.

用法与细微差别

Often used in the plural to talk about communities or groups whose jobs or sources of income are at risk, e.g., 'fishing livelihoods'. More common in formal, academic, or development contexts. Not the same as 'career' (which suggests long-term profession) or 'job' (which is one specific employment).

例句

Many farmers depend on their livelihoods to feed their families.

basic

Storms often threaten the livelihoods of fishermen.

basic

Tourism provides livelihoods for many local people.

basic

When the factory closed, hundreds lost their livelihoods overnight.

natural

Climate change is putting the livelihoods of millions at risk around the world.

natural

Protecting forests isn’t just about nature—it’s about people and their livelihoods too.

natural