Word · CEFR B2 · Frequency #1063
existing
现有的;现存的;目前的
in existence now; current
- 1.
That exists, or has existence, especially that exists now.
存在的;现存的
- 2.
presently existing
当前存在的
存在的;现存的;当前存在的;存在的;目前的;现存的
In use
The existing rules are not sufficient to handle this situation.
We need to update the existing software to fix the bugs.
The existing building will be renovated next year.
the existing system
existing + noun
The company needs to update its existing software.
公司需要更新其现有的软件。
be + existing
这种用法较少见,通常使用 attributive 形式。
The terms and conditions are existing and valid.
条款和条件是现有的且有效的。
Common mistakes
Connections
Collocations
- existing system
- 现有系统
- We need to update the existing system to handle new requirements.我们需要更新现有系统以处理新的需求。
- existing law
- 现行法律
- The existing law does not cover this situation.现行法律并未涵盖这种情况。
- existing conditions
- 现有条件
- The project must be completed under existing conditions.项目必须在现有条件下完成。
- existing technology
- 现有技术
- This solution uses existing technology to reduce costs.该解决方案利用现有技术降低成本。
- existing customers
- 现有客户
- We offer discounts to existing customers.我们为现有客户提供折扣。
Synonyms
Learner notes
Memory Tip
existing 含 'exist'(存在),加上 -ing 表示'正在存在的',即'现有的'。
Context & Register
语域:neutral 常见场景:current state、general description 通常用于描述当前存在或已有的状态,适用于多种正式和非正式场合。
Pronunciation & Spelling
这些词与'existing'押韵,因为它们重音在第二音节且结尾发音均为/ɪstɪŋ/。注意:testing(/ˈtɛstɪŋ/)虽然拼写以-ting结尾,但重音在第一音节,发音不同。
Usage priority
Collins 词频等级为 3,建议结合例句记忆,而不是只背中文释义。
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