existence

1. N-UNCOUNT The existence of something is the fact that it is present in the world as a real thing. 存在

...the existence of other galaxies. …其他星系的存在。

Public worries about accidents are threatening the very existence of the nuclear power industry. 公衆(zhòng)對事故的擔(dān)心正威脇著核電工業(yè)的生存。

2. N-COUNT You can refer to someone's way of life as an existence, especially when they live under difficult conditions. (尤指睏境中的) 生活方式

You may be stuck with a miserable existence for the rest of your life. 你的餘生可能會陷入悲慘的生活。