Wordiyosustenance
🇬🇧 UK/'sʌstenəns/🇺🇸 US/'sʌstinәns/
IELTSTOEFLGREC2
Definitions
n.
Food and drink that keeps a person alive; anything that provides support or nourishment.
食物，营养；生计，支持
🧩 Root Breakdown
Root-derivedCommon Collocations
- 1.draw sustenance from从……中汲取养分
- 2.provide sustenance提供食物/支持
- 3.spiritual sustenance精神滋养
- 4.daily sustenance日常所需
Example Sentences
- 1.
The refugees relied on aid organizations for basic sustenance during the crisis.
- 2.
She found emotional sustenance in her close friendships and creative writing.
- 3.
The harsh winter made it difficult for wildlife to find adequate sustenance.