指在困難或危險情況下繼續存在或活著的狀態或事實。
存活狀態
EN: the state of continuing to live or exist, especially in difficult circumstances
翻譯: （尤指在困境中）繼續生存或存在的狀態
倖存事物
EN: something that has continued to exist from an earlier time
翻譯: 從早期留存至今的事物；遺存
生存技能/本能
EN: the skills or instincts needed to stay alive in a dangerous situation
翻譯: 在危險處境中維持生命所需的技能或本能
小提醒：注意 'survival' 是不可數名詞，指生存的狀態或事實。若要指具體的『倖存者』或『遺物』，通常會用 'a survival' 或複數 'survivals'。
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1. the state of continuing to live or exist, especially in difficult conditions
（尤指在困難條件下的）生存，存活
The survival of the species depends on finding a new habitat.
該物種的生存取決於能否找到新的棲息地。
They were fighting for their survival in the harsh wilderness.
他們在嚴酷的荒野中為生存而奮鬥。
2. something that has continued to exist from an earlier time
（從早期留存下來的）遺存，遺物
This ancient ritual is a survival from pre-Christian times.
這個古老的儀式是前基督教時代的遺存。
The building is a rare survival of Victorian architecture.
這棟建築是維多利亞時期建築的罕見遺存。
3. the act of surviving a dangerous event or situation
（危險事件或情況後的）倖存
Her survival after the plane crash was considered a miracle.
她在空難後倖存下來被認為是一個奇蹟。
The survival rate for this type of cancer has improved significantly.
這種癌症的存活率已顯著提高。
4. the continuation of a custom, practice, or idea despite changing circumstances
（習俗、做法或觀念在環境變化下的）持續存在
The survival of these traditional values in a modern society is remarkable.
這些傳統價值觀在現代社會中的持續存在是顯著的。
The survival of the monarchy in a democratic country is a topic of debate.
君主制在民主國家的存續是一個辯論話題。
| Pattern | Meaning | Example |
|---|---|---|
| survival of + noun | ...的生存 | The survival of the species depends on this protected habitat. (該物種的生存依賴於這片受保護的棲息地。) |
| fight/struggle for survival | 為生存而戰/掙扎 | In the harsh desert, every day is a struggle for survival. (在嚴酷的沙漠中，每一天都是為生存而掙扎。) |
| ensure/guarantee the survival of + noun | 確保/保證...的生存 | Conservation efforts aim to ensure the survival of these rare birds. (保育工作旨在確保這些稀有鳥類的生存。) |
| a matter/question of survival | 生存問題 | For the small company, securing this contract was a matter of survival. (對這家小公司來說，拿下這份合約是生存問題。) |
| survival + noun (as modifier) | 生存... (作為修飾語) | The explorers had to learn survival skills before the expedition. (探險家們在出發前必須學習生存技能。) |
| noun + survival rate | ...的存活率 | The hospital reported a high patient survival rate for the procedure. (醫院報告該手術的病人存活率很高。) |
of 後面接的是生存者（人或物）。for 後面接的是生存的受益者或所需條件。survival of X 是「X 的生存」；survival for X 是「為了 X 的生存」或「對 X 來說的生存」。
EN: The survival of the ancient language depends on dedicated teachers.
翻譯: 這門古老語言的存續取決於盡心盡力的教師。EN:Access to clean water is essential for the survival of the villagers.
翻譯:取得乾淨的水對村民的生存至關重要。
EN:The new trade deal is a matter of survival for the small company.
翻譯:這項新的貿易協議對這家小公司來說是生死攸關的事。
EN:Finding shelter is crucial for survival in the wilderness.
翻譯:在荒野中，找到庇護所對生存至關重要。
當強調「誰」在生存時用 survival of，強調生存的「條件、目的或對象」時則用 survival for。
survival vs existence
「survival」強調在困難或危險中「存活下來」的過程或事實；「existence」則指較為中性、一般性的「存在狀態」，不必然涉及掙扎或威脅。
survival vs endurance
「survival」指存活下來的「結果」或「事實」；「endurance」則強調忍受痛苦或困難的「能力」或「過程」。
survival vs persistence
「survival」通常指生命體在威脅下的存活；「persistence」則可指事物（包括抽象概念）的持續存在，或指人堅持不懈的行為。
在對話中，人們有時會引述或提及他人關於「生存」的觀點或說法。 EN: He kept talking about the "survival of the fittest" in business. 翻譯: 他一直在談論商界中的「適者生存」。
EN:My grandma always says, "Survival is the first priority."
翻譯:我奶奶總是說：「生存是第一要務。」
在口語中，會透過重音或重複來強調生存的艱難、重要性或不可思議。 EN: It's not just living; it's about survival. 翻譯: 這不只是活著，而是關乎生存。
EN:Survival, pure survival, was all we could think about.
翻譯:生存，純粹的生存，是當時我們唯一能想到的。
在組織思緒或尋找合適詞語時，說話者可能會用「survival」作為一個概念性的停頓點。 EN: The whole trip was about... survival, you know? 翻譯: 整趟旅程就是關於…生存，你懂吧？
EN:We need to focus on the basics – food, water, survival – before anything else.
翻譯:我們需要把重點放在基本需求——食物、水、生存——然後才是其他。
正式寫作注意：在學術或正式報告中，應避免將「survival」用作口語中的停頓填充詞，並確保其用法精確且符合上下文，例如使用「ensuring survival」或「mechanisms of survival」等更結構化的表述。
survival of the fittest
noun phrase
適者生存
survival instinct
noun phrase
生存本能
survival rate
noun phrase
存活率
survival skills
noun phrase
生存技能
struggle for survival
noun phrase
為生存而奮鬥
survival kit
noun phrase
求生包；應急包
long-term survival
noun phrase
長期生存
×The survival of the panda is depend on conservation efforts.
✓The survival of the panda depends on conservation efforts.
The noun 'survival' is the subject, so the verb must agree with it (singular). 'Depend' should be 'depends'. Also, 'depend on' is correct, but 'is depend on' is an incorrect verb form.
×He has a strong survival instinct.
✓He has a strong survival instinct.
This sentence is grammatically correct. The common mistake is confusing 'survival' (noun) with 'surviving' (adjective/gerund) in this context. While 'surviving instinct' is possible, 'survival instinct' is the standard, fixed collocation.
×They fought for survive.
✓They fought for survival.
After the preposition 'for', a noun (or gerund) is required. 'Survive' is a verb; the correct noun form is 'survival'.
×The survival rate of the seedlings are low.
✓The survival rate of the seedlings is low.
The subject of the sentence is 'rate' (singular), not 'seedlings'. Therefore, the verb must be singular ('is'), not plural ('are').
×This is a matter of survive or die.
✓This is a matter of survival.
The phrase 'a matter of' is typically followed by a noun. Using the verb 'survive' here is incorrect. The concise and idiomatic way is to use the noun 'survival' to encompass the concept.
×She wrote a book about her survivals in the mountains.
✓She wrote a book about her survival in the mountains.
'Survival' in the sense of 'the state of continuing to live' is usually an uncountable noun. It is not typically pluralized when referring to the general experience or fact of staying alive.