单独说 He lived,意义不完整,其后应跟上适当的“状语”,表明 live 的时间、地点、方式、条件等。如:
He lived in the 16th century. 他生活在16世纪。
She lived to the age of 75. 她活到了75岁。
I lived there for a time. 我在那儿住过一段时间。
He lived through both world wars. 他经历过两次世界大战。
She lived on our block. 她住在我们那个街区。
I lived in the country when I was small. 我小时候住在乡下。
They lived near the sea. 他们住在海边。
They lived on the fringe of the forest. 他们住在森林边缘。
He lived a hardscrabble life. 他生活艰苦。
They lived from day to day. 他们过一天算一天。