all one's life; throughout one's life

yī shēng

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He gave his life for his country.

他把他的一生獻给了他的国家。

Lincoln's parents remained poor all their lives.

林肯的父母终其一生都很穷。

He remained single all his life.

他一生独身。

Do you think your schooldays are the happiest days of your life?

你认为你的学生时代是你一生中最快乐的日子嗎？

I was never so humiliated in my life.

我一生中从没那么糗过。

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