1 [U] the state of existing 存在:
This is the oldest human skeleton in existence.这是现存的人类骸骨中年代最久远的。How did the universe come into existence ?宇宙是怎么形成的?
2 [sing] a way of living, especially when it is difficult 生活方式,生活(尤指艰难的):
They lead a miserable existence in a tiny flat in London.他们住在伦敦一套狭小的公寓里,过着贫困潦倒的日子。
existence/IgˋzIstəns; IɡˈzIst$ns/n 1 [U] when something exists 存在: +of Do you believe in the existence of God? 你相信上帝的存在吗?in existence Mammals have been in existence for many millions of years. 哺乳类动物已经存在数百万年了。2 [C, usually singular 一般用单数] the type of life that someone has 生活﹐生活方式: He led a miserable existence . 他过着凄惨的生活。