Word
nonexistences
不存在
nonexistences is the plural of nonexistence.
the state of not existing
- 1.
The state of not existing.
不存在
不存在的事；无；不存在的东西
In use
The nonexistence of a backup plan causes unnecessary stress.
Many people find it hard to accept the nonexistence of ghosts.
The teacher asked us to write about the nonexistence of unicorns.
the nonexistence of sth
通常与定冠词the连用，后接of短语。
The scientist proved the nonexistence of the mythical creature.
科学家证明了这种神话生物的不存在。
sth's nonexistence
所有格形式，强调所属关系。
The committee acknowledged the project's nonexistence after the budget cut.
预算削减后，委员会承认该项目不存在。
[adj] nonexistence (of sth)
可用形容词修饰，如complete, total等。
The complete nonexistence of evidence led to the case being dismissed.
证据的完全不存在导致案件被驳回。
Common mistakes
The nonexistence problem is unsolvable.The nonexistent problem is unsolvable.
nonexistence是名词，不能直接修饰名词，应使用形容词nonexistent。
The nonexistence of these facts are irrelevant.The nonexistence of these facts is irrelevant.
主语是nonexistence（单数），谓语动词应与主语一致，用is而非are。
Connections
Confusing words
- absence
- 缺席，缺乏 · absence指某物本应存在但暂时缺失；nonexistence指某物根本不存在。
- nothingness
- 虚无，空无 · nothingness强调完全虚无的状态，哲学意味较强；nonexistence更具体指不存在这个事实。
Word family
- nonexistences
- plural
Learner notes
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.