live by

英 [lɪv baɪ] 美 [liːv baɪ]

• v. 靠 ... 为生； 住在 ... 附近

例句

用作动词 (v.)

1. In Norway Willy supported himself by newspapering.
   威利在挪威以办报为生。
2. Willie got by for a time by selling toys.
   威利有一个时期靠卖玩具为生。
3. She used to live just around the corner.
   她以前就住在附近。
4. My parents live on a farm near a small town.
   我父母住在小镇附近的农场。

词汇搭配

• live by one's wits 靠小聪明过日子...
• live by one's pen 以写作为生
• live by one's finger's ends 靠做技术工度日...
• live by one's hands 靠体力劳动过活...