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生计, 食物
the nourishing substances or food that provide the necessary nutrients and energy to sustain life
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生计, 生活资料
the resources necessary for maintaining a basic standard of living, including food, shelter, and other essential expenses
- Despite working multiple jobs, she struggled to earn enough to provide sustenance for her family, often having to prioritize between necessities.
尽管打多份工，她仍难以赚到足够的钱来为家庭提供生计，经常不得不在必需品之间做出优先选择。
- The government implemented social welfare programs to ensure that citizens living below the poverty line have access to basic sustenance such as food and housing.
政府实施了社会福利计划，以确保生活在贫困线以下的公民能够获得食物和住房等基本生活资料。
- With the rise in unemployment, many families relied on food banks and community support to supplement their income and maintain sustenance.
随着失业率的上升，许多家庭依靠食品银行和社区支持来补充收入并维持生计。
- The cost of living in the city was so high that even with a decent salary, many residents found it challenging to afford sustenance without budgeting carefully.
城市的生活成本如此之高，以至于即使有体面的工资，许多居民发现如果不仔细预算，就很难负担得起生活必需品。
- In rural areas where employment opportunities are scarce, farming and agriculture remain crucial for ensuring sustenance and economic stability for communities.
在就业机会稀缺的农村地区，农业和耕作对于确保社区的生计和经济稳定仍然至关重要。