柯林斯词典subsist /səbˈsɪst/ (subsisting,subsisted,subsists) 1. V-I If people subsist, they are just able to obtain the food or money that they need in order to stay alive. 生存[正式] The prisoners subsisted on one mug of the worst quality porridge three times a day. 犯人一天三次靠一杯最差的粥维持生活。 返回 subsist剑桥词典to get enough food or money to stay alive , but no more 维持生计；勉强生存 The prisoners were subsisting on a diet of bread and water . 犯人们靠面包和水勉强度日。 返回 subsist