“能养活的”常见的英文表达有 “sustainable”(侧重于可持续维持生计、资源等方面)、“viable”(侧重于切实可行、能维持下去的,可用于经济、生活等方面) 、“able to support oneself/a family”(更直白地表达能够养活自己/家人) 。以下为具体示例:
sustainable:
We need to find a sustainable way to make a living.(我们需要找到一种能养活自己的可持续方式。 )
viable:
With this small business, he can make a viable living.(凭借这个小生意,他能够过上能养活自己的生活。 )
able to support oneself/a family:
After getting the new job, he is finally able to support himself.(得到这份新工作后,他终于能养活自己了。 )
This salary is enough for her to support a family.(这份薪水足够她养活一个家庭了。 )