Word · Frequency #875
Fully loadedexisted
存在
existed is the past of exist.
to be real or present; to have existence
- 1.
to be; have existence; have being or reality
存在;有存在;有生命或现实
生存;维持生活;存在;有存在;有生命或现实;生存;发生
In use
The legend of the lost city still exists among the villagers.
Many rare birds exist only in this national park.
Dinosaurs existed millions of years ago.
sb/sth exist(s) (somewhere)
表示某物存在时,常搭配地点状语。
Life exists on Earth.
生命存在于地球上。
sb/sth exist(s) in/at/on + place
The problem exists in this system.
问题存在于这个系统中。
sb/sth exist(s) as + noun
强调以某种身份或形式存在。
He exists as a symbol of courage.
他作为勇气的象征而存在。
Connections
Collocations
- exist in
- 存在于
- The problem exists in many countries.这个问题存在于许多国家。
- exist on
- 靠...生存
- They exist on a very low income.他们靠微薄的收入生存。
- exist as
- 作为...存在
- The company exists as a subsidiary.这家公司作为子公司存在。
- still exist
- 仍然存在
- These traditions still exist today.这些传统今天仍然存在。
- exist for
- 为...而存在
- The organization exists for the benefit of the poor.这个组织为了穷人的利益而存在。
- cease to exist
- 不再存在
Learner notes
Memory Tip
把exist拆成ex+ist,ist像is,存在就是‘是’。
Context & Register
多用于正式或学术语境,但日常口语中也常出现,尤其表示‘生存’时。整体使用较为宽泛。
Pronunciation & Spelling
Words ending in -ist rhyme with 'exist' (stressed vowel /ɪ/ + /st/). 'Resist' shares the exact stressed syllable /zɪst/; others have /sɪst/.
High-value vocabulary
该词属于 Oxford 核心词汇,值得优先掌握常见搭配和句型。
Usage priority
Collins 词频等级为 4,建议结合例句记忆,而不是只背中文释义。
Learn the forms together
页面下方列出了常见词形变化。学习时注意它们在句子中的语法位置。
Dictionary facts from ECDICT, WIKTIONARY.