survive

Few people could survive for long in the desert without a reliable source of fresh water.

(Chinese) 如果没有可靠的淡水来源，很少有人能在沙漠中存活太久。

Ancient traditions often survive for centuries in remote villages despite modern influences.

(Chinese) 尽管受到现代影响，古老的传统往往在偏远的村庄里延续数百年。