standard of living
noun [ C usually singular ] uk/ˌstæn.dəd əv ˈlɪv.ɪŋ/ us/ˌstæn.dɚd əv ˈlɪv.ɪŋ/ (also living standard)
B2 生活水平
the amount of money and comfort people have in a particular society
The standard of living in many developing countries is low. 许多发展中国家的生活水平很低。
Compare: cost of living