life-sustaining
ریشه و کاربرد
ریشه
The word 'life' comes from the Old English word 'līf', meaning 'existence'. 'Sustaining' is the present participle of the verb 'sustain', which comes from the Latin word 'sustinere', meaning 'to hold up'.
مثال
- The life-sustaining treatment kept the patient alive.
- The rainforest is home to many life-sustaining species.
- Access to clean water is essential for life-sustaining purposes.
ترکیبهای رایج
Provide life-sustaining Access to life-sustaining Life-sustaining treatment Life-sustaining resources
تعریف انگلیسی
adjective
- performing an essential function in the living body “vital organs” “blood and other vital fluids” “the loss of vital heat in shock” “a vital spot” “life-giving love and praise”