existence
[ig'zistəns]
n.存在, 生存
例句与用法:
According to some philosopher, everything in existence is reasonable.
某位哲学家认为,存在的事物都是合理的。
Pollution poses a threat to the continued existence of this species.
污染对这一物种的继续生存造成了威胁。
The family lived a precarious existence.
这家人过着朝不保夕的生活。
The newspaper ceased to appear after an existence of three months.
该报发行3 个月后停刊了。
词形变化:
动词过去式: existed | 动词过去分词: existed | 动词现在分词: existing | 动词第三人称单数: exists |
详细释义:
n.
1. 存在, 实在[U]
We do not believe in the existence of ghosts.
我们不相信真有鬼。
2. 生存[U]
a struggle for existence
争取生存的斗争
3. 生活, 生活方式[U][S1]
The explorers led a dangerous existence.
探险家过着危险的生活。
4. 存在物, 实体; 万物[C]
短语词组:
bring/call into existence
1. 使成立; 使产生
The organization was brought into existence in 1980.
这一机构成立于一九八○年。
come into existence
1. 开始存在; 成立
The company came into existence 20 years ago.
这家公司成立于二十年前。
in existence
1. 存在的; 现有的
This is the most magnificent bridge in existence.
这是现有的最雄伟的大桥。