Значение life в русском языке

• 0 living things and their activities -- жизнь

  • human/marine life

  • Is there life in outer space?

• 1 the existence of a person -- жизнь

  • How many lives will be lost to AIDS?

• 2 the time between a person's birth and their death -- жизнь

  • I'm not sure I want to spend the rest of my life with him.

  • Life's too short to worry about stuff like that.

  • Unfortunately, accidents are part of life.

  • He had a happy life.

• 3 a way of living -- жизнь, образ жизни

  • You lead an exciting life.

• 4 one part of someone's existence -- семейная/частная/половая и т. д. жизнь

  • My private life is nobody's business but mine.

• 5 energy and activity -- жизнь, оживление, энергия

  • She was always bubbly and full of life.

  • I looked through the window but couldn't see any signs of life (= people moving).

• 6 the amount of time that a machine, system, etc exists or can be used -- срок эксплуатации

  • Careful use will prolong the life of your machine.