earn a living;make a living;keep body and soul together;
例句:
People maintain their living by resources and fishing island.
居民以岛上的天然资源和海产维持生计.
The mother borrowed a loom, with which earns a living by weaving.
孟母向人借了一架织布机, 靠织布维持生计.
The expression make ends meet means having just enough money to survive.
这个片语的意思就是赚的钱刚好够维持生计.