Existing Meaning(定義、用法、例句與發音)

existing

verb

快速理解

What does "Existing" mean?What are 2-3 core uses of "Existing"?

「existing」主要描述某事物已經存在或目前正在使用中。

  1. 1

    已存在的

    EN: referring to something that already exists

    翻譯: 指已經存在的事物

  2. 2

    現行的

    EN: describing something that is currently in use or in effect

    翻譯: 描述目前正在使用或生效的事物

  3. 3

    現有的

    EN: indicating something that is available or present now

    翻譯: 表示目前可取得或現存的事物

小提醒:「existing」是形容詞,用來修飾名詞,而非動詞。雖然它源自動詞「exist」,但在句子中通常不單獨作謂語動詞使用,例如不說「The problem existing.」,而應說「The existing problem...」或「The problem exists.」。

發音(How to Pronounce "Existing" in English

How to pronounce "Existing" in English?"Existing" US vs UK pronunciation

點擊下方的 US / UK 按鈕可播放發音。

Real-life Examples of "Existing" from YouTube Videos

The Biggest Mistakes First-Time Founders Make - Michael Seibel

Y Combinator

there are exceptions to every rule, but in general, startups are so hard that it is nice to have a pre-existing relationship with your co-founder, just so you have a sense of whether you're going to be able to get through the hard times together, whether you can work well together.

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Definitions(定義)

What are the definitions of "Existing"?How does "Existing" change by context?

1. to be present or real

存在;現存

The problem has existed for many years.

這個問題已經存在很多年了。

Do you believe that ghosts exist?

你相信鬼魂存在嗎?

2. to live or survive, especially in difficult conditions

(尤指在困難條件下)生存;活下去

They barely existed on a diet of rice and beans.

他們僅靠米飯和豆類勉強生存。

How can plants exist without sunlight?

植物沒有陽光如何生存?

3. to be found or occur in a particular place or situation

存在於(某處或某種情況中)

Opportunities for promotion exist within the company.

晉升的機會存在於公司內部。

A solution must exist somewhere.

解決辦法一定存在於某處。

Grammar & Patterns(句型)

What are common sentence patterns for "Existing"?How to make natural sentences with "Existing"?
PatternMeaningExample
existing + as + noun以…的形式存在The problem is existing as a major obstacle to progress. (這個問題正作為一個主要的障礙存在,阻礙著進展。)
existing + in + noun (place/state)存在於…(地方/狀態)Rare species are still existing in that protected forest. (稀有物種仍然存在於那片受保護的森林中。)
existing + on + noun (resource)依靠…生存,依…存在The small community is existing on very limited supplies. (這個小社區正依靠非常有限的補給生存。)
continue/keep + existing繼續存在If the conditions remain harsh, few plants will keep existing. (如果條件持續嚴苛,很少有植物能繼續存在。)
stop/cease + existing停止存在,不再存在Some ancient traditions have ceased existing in the modern world. (一些古老的傳統在現代世界中已不復存在。)

用法說明

How is "Existing" different from similar structures?What usage mistakes are common with "Existing"?

existing doing vs existing to do

  • "existing doing" 通常描述一個持續的、習慣性的或正在進行的狀態或事實。
  • "existing to do" 則常帶有目的性,或暗示為了某個特定目標而存在。
  • 在描述抽象概念或哲學討論時,兩者有時可互換,但語感略有不同。 EN: The problem is not the existing regulations, but the lack of enforcement. 翻譯: 問題不在於現有的法規,而在於缺乏執行。

EN:The purpose of this fund is existing to support future research projects.

翻譯:這筆基金的目的是為了支援未來的研究項目而存在。

總結建議

一般情況下,描述客觀的、已持續一段時間的狀態用 "existing doing",而強調功能或目的時則用 "existing to do"。

易混淆對比

What is the difference between "Existing" and similar words?How to choose "Existing" vs alternatives?

existing vs exist

"exist" 是動詞原形,表示「存在」的動作或狀態。"existing" 是現在分詞或形容詞,作動詞時強調「持續存在」的過程,作形容詞時表示「現有的」。

existing vs current

兩者作形容詞時都可譯為「現有的」,但 "existing" 強調「已經存在」的狀態,而 "current" 強調「當前、眼下」的時間性。

existing vs preexisting

"existing" 泛指任何已經存在的事物。"preexisting" 特指在某一特定時間點或事件「之前」就已經存在。

口語用法

How is "Existing" used in spoken English?What is the spoken vs formal difference for "Existing"?

引述

在對話中,常用來引述或轉述某個事實或現狀,語氣較為客觀。 EN: So, given the existing rules, we can't really change the schedule. 翻譯: 所以,考慮到現有的規定,我們其實沒辦法更改時間表。

EN:She pointed out the existing problems before anyone else did.

翻譯:她在其他人之前就指出了現存的問題。

語氣強調

與「already」或「still」等副詞連用,強調某事物「早已存在」或「持續存在」的狀態。 EN: There's already an existing protocol for this. We should follow it. 翻譯: 對此早就有一套現有的流程了,我們應該照著做。

EN:The existing agreement is still valid, so we're covered.

翻譯:現有的協議仍然有效,所以我們有保障。

停頓填充

在組織思緒或尋找合適詞語時,作為短暫的停頓填充詞,常與「you know」、「I mean」連用。 EN: We have to work with the, you know, existing framework. 翻譯: 我們必須在,嗯,現有的框架下工作。

EN:It's about improving upon the, I mean, existing system.

翻譯:這是要在,我是說,現有的系統基礎上進行改進。

正式寫作注意:在正式或學術寫作中,應避免將 "existing" 用作口語中的停頓填充詞,並確保其修飾的名詞明確,以保持文章的嚴謹與流暢。

常見短語

What common collocations use "Existing"?What fixed phrases with "Existing" should I remember?

continue existing

verb + existing

繼續存在

stop existing

verb + existing

停止存在;消失

barely existing

adverb + existing

勉強生存;苟延殘喘

co-existing with

existing + prepositional phrase

與...共存

existing in harmony

existing + prepositional phrase

和諧共存

merely existing

adverb + existing

僅僅是活著;苟活

常見錯誤

What are common mistakes with "Existing"?Which "Existing" sentences look correct but are wrong?

×We need to improve the existing of the system.

We need to improve the existing system.

"existing" 是形容詞,後面直接接名詞,不需要加 "of"。"existing" 本身不是名詞,不能當主詞或受詞。

×We are existing in a competitive market.

We exist in a competitive market.

"existing" 是形容詞或現在分詞,不能直接當主要動詞使用。表達「存在」的動作時,應使用動詞原形 "exist"。

×This is an exist problem.

This is an existing problem.

想表達「現有的、既存的」意思時,必須使用形容詞 "existing",而不是動詞 "exist" 的原形。

×The company is focusing on existing customers.

The company is focusing on existing customers.

原句文法正確,但這是常見的拼寫錯誤。"existing" 的拼寫是 "ex-i-st-ing",常被誤拼為 "exsisting" 或 "exisiting"。

×We should use the existing instead of buying new ones.

We should use the existing ones instead of buying new ones.

"existing" 是形容詞,不能單獨作為名詞使用。必須在其後加上一個名詞(如 things, systems, ones)或在前文已明確指代的情況下,使用 "the existing" 作為名詞片語。但為求清晰,通常建議補上名詞。

×The data is existing in the database.

The data exists in the database.

在描述一個永久性或事實性的狀態時,使用簡單現在式的 "exists" 比使用進行式的 "is existing" 更自然、更常見。"exist" 通常不用於進行式。

詞形變化

What are the word forms of "Existing"?What are tense/participle forms of "Existing"?
exists(3rd_singular)existing(present_participle)existed(past)existed(past_participle)