Fishing provides a livelihood for many people.
an insurance policy to secure your livelihood in old age
The new law threatens the livelihood of thousands of farmers.
people whose livelihood depends on the forest
The boat was his main source of livelihood.
• If a commercial beekeeper makes a mistake and his bees die, he has lost his livelihood.
• In that area many people relied on the coconut plantations for their livelihood.
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The falling orders for new ships mean that many shipyard workers are likely to lose their livelihood.
»The drought is threatening the livelihood of farmers in the region.
»If your livelihood depends on selling cars, boats, and furniture to people, you don't want people to save.
to earn one's livelihood by teaching - зарабатывать на жизнь учительством
to earn an honest livelihood - жить честным трудом
to make a decent livelihood - прилично зарабатывать
to earn an honest livelihood жить че́стным трудо́м
;to pick up a scanty livelihood е́ле перебива́ться
средства к существованию
to earn one's ~ by teaching - зарабатывать на жизнь учительством
to earn an honest ~ - жить честным трудом
to make a decent ~ - прилично зарабатывать
• Job
• Means of support
• The financial means whereby one lives
средства к существованию.