subsistence

勉强维生、温饱、生存

Millions of families still live barely above the level of subsistence.

数百万个家庭至今仍只能勉强维持温饱。

生计、生活来源

Fishing and hunting are their only means of subsistence.

捕鱼和打猎是他们唯一的生计来源。

生活费、津贴英式，正式

The company covers travel and subsistence for all staff.

公司支付全体员工的交通费与生活费。

仅能维生的、自给的仅用于名词前

Most villagers here still depend on subsistence farming.

这里多数村民仍靠自给农业维生。