lifeとは 意味・定義・例文
Noun 名詞
1. the quality or condition that distinguishes people, animals, or plants from inorganic substances such as earth, rock etc. in the ability to grow, change, or reproduce
命, 生命
the origin of life
2. the existence of an individual human being
命, 一命
He risked his life to save the child. Emergency Room doctors worked hard to save the life of the injured man.
3. the state of being alive as a human being; a living person
命, 人命, 人の命
great loss of life in war Many lives were lost in the tsunami. The aircraft accident cost 520 lives.
4. the period between birth and death, or a part of it; lifetime
一生, 生涯, 人生
He spent the rest of his life in Japan. Life is half spent before one knows what life is. (proverb)
5. the period during which something will work or last; lifetime
活動期間, 存続期間, 寿命
the life of a battery[family car, personal computer, government, ...]
6. living things collectively; animals, plants, people
生命, 生き物, 生物
animal[plant, vegetable, ...] life Is there any life on the Moon or Mars?
7. the quality of being full of energy and spirit; activity or liveliness
生気, 活気, 活力
He is full of life.
8. a way or manner of living; lifestyle
生活, 暮らし
Life in New York is so interesting.