living /ˈlɪvɪŋ/► SEE ALLbe living proof of sthin/within living memorya living legendbe the image of sb/sthbe the living/spitting/very image of sb/sthin the land of the living(think) the world owes you a living ●be ˌliving ˈproof of sthshow sth is true simply by being alive or existing是活生生的证据◆He plays tennis and golf. He’s living proof that a heart attack doesn’t mean the end of an active life. 他又打网球又打高尔夫球。一次心脏病发作并不意味着无法过有活力的生活，他就是活生生的证据。●in/within ˌliving ˈmemorythat can be remembered by people who are alive now在当今人的记忆中◆These are the worst floods in Britain within living memory. 这些是当今的人们记忆中英国境内最严重的洪水。●a living ˈlegend ( a ˌlegend in your own ˈlifetime) a person who has become famous while still alive在世的传奇人物◆Her 30-year study of chimpanzees made her a living legend. 对黑猩猩长达 30 年的研究使她成为当代的传奇人物。●be the image of sb/sth●be the living/spitting/very image of sb/sthbe very similar to, or look exactly like sb/sth else非常相像；酷似；一模一样◆She’s the spitting image of her mother.她酷似她母亲。●in the ˌland of the ˈliving (humorous) alive在世的；活着的◆Nice to see you. I’m glad to see that you’re still in the land of the living.很高兴见到你，看到你还活着真开心。●(think) the world ˌowes you a ˈliving (disapproving) (think that) society is responsible for doing everything for you and you should not have to make any effort yourself（认为）世界欠自己的；（认为）自己该享受◆Why don’t you go out and get a job? The world doesn’t owe you a living, you know.你怎么不去找份工作？要知道，这个世界并不欠你什么。