livelihood
noun [ C or U ] uk/ˈlaɪv.li.hʊd/ us/ˈlaɪv.li.hʊd/
生活来源;饭碗,生计
(the way someone earns) the money people need to pay for food, a place to live, clothing, etc.
Many ship workers could lose their livelihoods because of falling orders for new ships. 由于新船订单减少,许多船厂工人可能要丢掉饭碗。
That farm is his livelihood. 那个农场是他的生活来源。
Synonyms: your bread and butterliving (MONEY)