I’ve known John all my life (= since I was born ).
我从小就认识约翰了。
The accident scarred him for life (= for the rest of his life ).
这场事故给他留下了终生的创伤。
She knew she’d feel guilty for the rest of her life.
她知道自己将内疚终生。
Bonington spent his entire adult life in France.
博宁顿成年后就一直在法国生活。
We don’t know much about the poet’s early life (= when he was young ).
我们对这位诗人的早年生活所知甚少。
Poor diet can lead to a whole range of diseases in later life (= when you are older ).
饮食不良会在晚年引发各种疾病。
She married late in life (= when she was fairly old ).
她结婚晚。
He’s a life member (= continuing until he dies ) of the club.
他是俱乐部的终身会员。
n. 生活,生存;寿命
existence、
living、
age、
livelihood、
subsistence
adv. lifelessly
n. lifelessness