life
Definitions
The state of being alive, as opposed to death.
生命；生存的状态
The period between birth and death; how long someone is alive.
一生，寿命
The way a person lives; one's experiences and activities.
生活；人生
Living things collectively (plant life, marine life).
（统称）生物，生命体
Root Breakdown
Root-derivedA single native Germanic root (Old English līf), not built from smaller parts. It anchors a whole family of plain compounds: lifestyle, lifetime, wildlife, lifesaver.
Root lif still carries 7 more wordsUsage Guide
Irregular plural: life -> lives (with /v/), like wife/wives, knife/knives. Note the fixed phrases: 'in my life,' 'for life' (= forever / a life sentence), 'come to life' (become lively), 'the time of my life' (a wonderful time).
Example Sentences
- 1.
She has spent her whole life helping other people.
- 2.
Doctors fought for hours to save his life.
- 3.
Moving abroad completely changed my life.
- 4.
Scientists are searching for signs of life on Mars.