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新东方-柯林斯雅思备考词典

existence

英  [ɪɡˈzɪstəns]
    

[NOUN]

    NOUN. 名词

  • existences

    1. [U 不可数名词] 存在

    The existence of something is the fact that it is present in the world as a real thing.

    近义词

    presence , occurrence

    双语例句

    例：

    the existence of other galaxies.

    其他星系的存在。

    例：

    Public worries about accidents are threatening the very existence of the nuclear power industry.

    公众对事故的担心正威胁着核能工业的生存。

    例：

    The Congress of People's Deputies voted itself out of existence.

    （苏联）人民代表大会投票终结了自身的存在。

    2. [C 可数名词] （尤指困境中的）生活方式

    You can refer to someone's way of life as an existence, especially when they live under difficult conditions.

    双语例句

    例：

    You may be stuck with a miserable existence for the rest of your life.

    你的余生可能过得很悲惨。

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