live by

英[lɪvbaɪ] 美[liːvbaɪ]
  • v.靠...为生;住在...附近
  • by prep.靠近;通过;被;经由;不迟于adv.经过;在旁边;靠近
  • live v.活着;居住;过着adj.活的;直播的;现场的;带电的;燃烧着的;当前的adv.现场
    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。