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新东方-柯林斯雅思备考词典

exist

英  [ɪɡˈzɪst]
    

[VERB]

    VERB. 动词

  • exists , existing , existed

    1. [I 不及物动词] 存在

    If something exists, it is present in the world as a real thing.

    近义词

    occur , be found , be present

    双语例句

    例：

    He thought that if he couldn't see something, it didn't exist.

    他认为自己看不见的事务就不存在。

    例：

    Research opportunities exist in a wide range of areas.

    众多领域都存在着研究机会。

    例：

    animals that no longer exist.

    不再存在的动物。

    2. [I 不及物动词] （尤指在困境中）生存

    To exist means to live, especially under difficult conditions or with very little food or money.

    双语例句

    例：

    I was barely existing.

    我勉强度日。

    例：

    Some people exist on melons or coconuts for weeks at a time.

    一连数周靠吃各种瓜果或椰子生存。

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