existing
/ɪɡˈzɪstɪŋ/
CEFR level B2Topic Daily lifeWord #4156 in the learning path
现存的；已有的
Definitions
adj. Already present or in use at a particular time.
现存的；已有的
Example
We kept the existing shelves and painted them blue.
我们保留了原有的架子，并把它们刷成蓝色。
Governments should improve existing transport networks before investing public money in entirely new infrastructure projects.
政府应先改善现有交通网络，再将公共资金投入全新的基础设施项目。
Collocations
- existing infrastructure
- existing customers
- existing conditions
Word family
- exist (v.)
- existence (n.)
- existent (adj.)
Synonyms
- current
- present
Antonyms
- nonexistent
Usage tip
通常放在名词前，强调已经存在而非新建或新增。
FAQ
- What does existing mean?
- Already present or in use at a particular time.
- How is existing pronounced?
- UK /ɪɡˈzɪstɪŋ/, US /ɪɡˈzɪstɪŋ/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.
