lifestyle

lifestyle

US /ˈlaɪf.staɪl/ 
UK /ˈlaɪf.staɪl/ 

the type of life that you have, for example the type of job or house you have or the type of activity you like doing
 

معادل فارسی: 

­شيوه‌ى زندگى‌، سطح‌ و سبك‌ زندگى‌

a healthy, outdoor lifestyle
 

Longman Dictionary of Contemporary English

lifestyle

lifestyle /ˈlaɪfstaɪl/ noun [countable]
  the way a person or group of people live, including the place they live in, the things they own, the kind of job they do, and the activities they enjoy:
   • Regular exercise is part of a healthy lifestyle.
  lavish/comfortable/simple etc lifestyle
   • They lead an extremely lavish lifestyle.
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COLLOCATIONS■ adjectives

   ▪ a healthy lifestyleA healthy lifestyle includes taking exercise and not smoking.
   ▪ an active lifestyle (=in which you exercise)An active lifestyle has many health benefits.
   ▪ a sedentary lifestyle (=in which you sit down a lot and do not exercise much)A sedentary lifestyle can cause certain health problems.
   ▪ a lavish/extravagant lifestyle (=in which you buy or do expensive things)How can he afford such a lavish lifestyle?
   ▪ a comfortable lifestyle (=in which you have enough money to buy things you want)He enjoyed a comfortable lifestyle in his retirement.
   ▪ a simple lifestyle (=in which you do not have too many possessions or modern machines)He admired the simple lifestyle of the islanders.
   ▪ an alternative lifestyle (=one that is different from most people's)Is choosing to be green really an alternative lifestyle?
   ▪ a busy/hectic lifestyleMany people these days have a busy lifestyle.
   ▪ a stressful lifestyleA stressful lifestyle may lead to a number of medical problems.

■ verbs

   ▪ have a healthy/simple etc lifestyleWe had very different lifestyles.
   ▪ change your lifestyleYou can help prevent heart disease by changing your lifestyle.
   ▪ maintain your lifestyle (=keep your lifestyle as it is)You cannot maintain this lifestyle on your income.
   ▪ lead a healthy/simple etc lifestyle (=live in a particular way)You can change your eating habits and lead a healthier lifestyle.
   ▪ live a healthy/simple etc lifestyleI had enough money to live a lavish lifestyle.

■ lifestyle + NOUN

   ▪ a lifestyle changeThere are many ways in which we can save energy without making dramatic lifestyle changes.
   ▪ a lifestyle choice (=a choice about how you live)We can significantly reduce our risks of getting certain diseases through lifestyle choices.

Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary

lifestyle

 

life·style [lifestyle lifestyles]   [ˈlaɪfstaɪl]    [ˈlaɪfstaɪl]  noun countable, uncountable

 

the way in which a person or a group of people lives and works

 

• a comfortable/healthy/lavish, etc. lifestyle

 

• It was a big change in lifestyle when we moved to the country.

 

• the lifestyle section of the newspaper (= the part which deals with clothes, furniture, hobbies, etc.)

 

 

Example Bank:

 

• She's trying to balance an alternative lifestyle with her desire for a career.

 

• The increase in obesity is a result of poor diet and a sedentary lifestyle.

 

• They enjoy a very comfortable lifestyle.

 

• We want them to adopt a healthier lifestyle.

 

• I read about it in the lifestyle section of the newspaper.

 

• Many people are trying to adopt a healthy lifestyle these days.

 

• She has had to curb her lavish lifestyle after losing millions in legal fees.

 

 

Cambridge Advanced Learner's Dictionary

lifestyle

lifestyle /ˈlaɪf.staɪl/
noun [C]
someone's way of living; the things that a person or particular group of people usually do:
He doesn't have a very healthy lifestyle.
She needs a pretty high income to support her lifestyle.
an alternative lifestyle

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