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alive

ә'laivadjective

A21,363rd most heard wordIn 108 of 2278 videos (5%)heard 159 timeslast on Oct 17, 2026

  1. adj. possessing life
  2. adj. (often followed by `with') full of life and spirit
  3. adj. (followed by `to' or `of') aware of

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  1. 4:15The author of this video is only alive because of chemo, so we're not talking it down at all.本视频的作者之所以能活着,全靠化疗,所以我们绝不是在贬低它。This Woman Cured Her Cancer with an Insane Method
  2. 23:05The more old this wine store is, drink the good wine while you're still alive.这家酒窖越老,就越要在活着的时候喝掉好酒。48 Hours in Europe's Least Visited Country (Ep. 3)
  3. 0:00This rescuer couldn't believe this wild hedgehog was still alive.这位救援者简直不敢相信这只野刺猬还活着。Rescuers Find Hedgehog Bloated Like A Balloon And Discover Why | The Dodo
  4. 10:40I'm a bit tired." Oh, these answers are simple but alive.我有点累了。”哦,这些回答简单但很生动。How to Answer Quickly in English | Stop Searching for Words | English Conversation Practice
  5. 13:05But above ground, no one knows if they're dead or alive.但在地面上,没人知道他们是死是活。Inside the Chilean Mine Rescue (Full Episode) | Witness to Disaster | National Geographic

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