あたらしい学校の辞書(あた辞書): 英和辞書
survive の意味
survive の品詞は?
動詞
三人称単数現在形: survives - He survives on very little money. (彼はわずかなお金で生き延びている。)
過去形: survived - She survived the accident with only minor injuries. (彼女はその事故でわずかな怪我で生き延びた。)
過去分詞: survived - The patients who survived the surgery are recovering well. (手術を乗り切った患者たちは順調に回復している。)
現在分詞: surviving - The surviving members of the band reunited for a concert. (バンドの生き残ったメンバーたちがコンサートのために再集結した。)
意味: 1. 危険や困難な状況を乗り越えて生き残る 2. 何かが終わった後も存在し続ける 3. 困難な状況の中でなんとか暮らしていく
survive について
派生語
survival(名詞:生き残ること)survivor(名詞:生き残った人)survivable(形容詞:生き残ることが可能な)surviving(形容詞:生き残った)
類語とその意味
フレーズ的な類語表現: - "pull through" = 困難を乗り越える - She pulled through a serious illness. (彼女は重い病気を乗り越えた。) - "make it" = 何とか生き残る・成功する - Despite all the odds, they made it. (すべての困難にもかかわらず、彼らは何とかやり遂げた。)
反対の意味の言葉
フレーズ的な反対表現: - "not make it" = 生き残ることができない - I'm afraid he didn't make it. (残念ながら彼は助からなかった。)
語源
ラテン語の「sur-」(を超えて)と「vivere」(生きる)が組み合わさった言葉です。元々は「~を超えて生きる」という意味で、転じて「~を乗り越えて生き残る」という意味になりました。
survive の英英辞書での意味
Oxford English Dictionary より: - "Remain alive or in existence, especially in spite of danger or hardship" (特に危険や困難にもかかわらず、生き続ける、または存在し続ける) - "Remain alive after the death of another person" (別の人の死後も生き続ける) - "Provide a way of managing to live, especially in a situation of hardship" (特に困難な状況の中で、何とか生きていく方法を提供する)
survive の一般的な知識
利用頻度の高い例文5文
Many people survived the tsunami. (多くの人が津波で生き残った。)
She survived on a diet of rice and vegetables. (彼女はコメと野菜だけで生活していた。)
The company survived the financial crisis. (その企業は金融危機を乗り越えた。)
Only a few plants can survive in the desert. (砂漠で生き残ることができる植物はほんの少数だ。)
He survived his wife by ten years. (彼は妻より10年長く生きた。)
イディオムやことわざ
- "survival of the fittest" = 最適者生存説、強い者が生き残る
- In the competitive business world, it's a case of survival of the fittest. (競争の激しいビジネスの世界では、強い者が生き残ります。)
survive が用いられている名言
- "It is not the strongest of the species that survive, nor the most intelligent, but the one most responsive to change." — Charles Darwin (生き残るのは最も強い種ではなく、最も知的な種でもなく、最も変化に対応できる種である。—チャールズ・ダーウィン)
中学受験・高校受験での頻出用法
「~を乗り越える」「~より長く生きる」という意味での使用: - "survive an accident" = 事故を乗り越える - "survive the winter" = 冬を越す - "survive a crisis" = 危機を乗り越える
特に受験では、survive と surpass を混同しやすいので注意が必要です。前者は「生き残る」、後者は「超える・上回る」です。
会話:Do you know what does 'survive' mean?
A: "Do you know what does 'survive' mean?"
B: "Well, it means to stay alive, right? Like in those survival shows on TV."
A: "Yes, that's one meaning! But here's a fun fact—it can also mean to outlive someone. So if your grandmother survives you, that just means she lives longer than you!"
B: "Oh wow! That's a bit dark, but I get it now. So survive is not just about danger?"
A: "Exactly! You can 'survive' on very little money, or even 'survive' bad weather. It's all about making it through, whether it's dramatic or totally ordinary!"
B: "I like that! Survive isn't as scary as I thought."
200語の文章
The Art of Survival
When we hear the word "survive," we often think of dramatic situations like plane crashes or desert islands. However, survive has a much broader meaning in everyday life. Many young people survive their student years on ramen noodles and coffee. Small businesses survive economic downturns through creativity and hard work. Plants survive harsh winters by developing thick bark or storing nutrients underground. Even relationships must survive disagreements and misunderstandings to remain strong. The human spirit is remarkably resilient—we survive loss, disappointment, and failure every day. Some historians note that certain ancient civilizations survived for thousands of years despite wars and natural disasters. Whether facing major challenges or simply getting through a difficult week, the ability to survive and adapt is what makes us human. In essence, survive teaches us that with determination and hope, we can overcome almost anything life throws our way.