vi.生存，存在，(尤指靠有限的食物或钱)维持生活，度日，有效

原形：subsist第三人称单数：subsists过去式：subsisted过去分词：subsisted现在分词：subsisting

The remote village largely subsists on farming and occasional hunting.
这个偏远的村庄主要依靠农耕和偶尔的狩猎维持生活。
The family has been subsisting on a meager income for years.
这家人多年来一直靠微薄的收入勉强维持生计。
In the wilderness, the hiker subsisted on a diet of nuts and berries.
在野外，这位徒步旅行者以坚果和浆果为食勉强维生。
The community subsists mostly through fishing in the nearby river.
这个社区主要靠在附近的河流捕鱼为生。
During the economic downturn, many families had to subsist on government assistance.
经济衰退期间，许多家庭不得不依靠政府援助度日。
The researcher subsisted on basic rations while conducting her study in the jungle.
研究员在丛林中进行研究时，只能依靠基本配给的食物维持生活。
The island's inhabitants traditionally subsist by farming and fishing.
岛上的居民传统上依靠农业和渔业生活。
The artist subsisted on part-time jobs while pursuing her passion for painting.
这位艺术家在追求绘画热情的同时，依靠兼职工作勉强维持生活。
In the desert, explorers often have to subsist on limited water and food supplies.
在沙漠中，探险者常常不得不依靠有限的水和食物供应生存。
The small business barely subsists due to the intense competition in the market.
由于市场竞争激烈，这家小企业勉强维持经营。