the state of having what you need in order to stay alive, but no more活命,生存,维持生活
The money is intended to provide a basic subsistence and should not be paid to someone who receives other income.这些钱旨在提供基本生活保障,不应发放给有其他收入来源的人。
The family was living at subsistence level.这家人过着勉强糊口的生活。
enough money or food to keep yourself alive赖以活命的东西;生计