Existence 对比 Living

在英语中何时使用每一个，包含含义、语域和例句。

Existence

前 2000（常见） B2 noun

Living

前 2000（常见） B1 adjective

	Existence	Living
发音	🇬🇧 /["/ɪɡˈzɪstəns/"]/ 🇺🇸 /["/ɪɡˈzɪstəns/"]/	🇬🇧 /["/ˈlɪvɪŋ/"]/ 🇺🇸 /["/ˈlɪvɪŋ/"]/
含义	真实或活着的状态。 The state of being real or living.	活着或拥有生活的状态 the act of being alive or having a life
例句	The existence of parallel universes is a fascinating concept in physics.	She has a very living spirit that inspires everyone around her.
语域	中性	中性
常见程度	前 2000（常见）	前 2000（常见）
CEFR 等级	B2	B1
词性	noun	adjective
搭配	actual, real, possible, be in, have, come into, depend on something, depend upon something, in existence, the struggle for existence, bare, hand-to-mouth, meagre/​meager, enjoy, have, lead, a mode of existence	living expenses, living conditions, living arrangements, living space, living legend
反义	nonexistence, nothingness	dying, deceased, non-living
常见错误	Confused with 'existent', which is a different form., Using 'existence' in place of 'presence', which has a different meaning., Mispronouncing it, often omitting the 'x' sound.	'Living' confused with 'live' when describing something happening in the present., Using 'living' incorrectly as a verb instead of a noun., Confusing 'living' with 'liveliness' when discussing energy.
用法说明	在正式和非正式的讨论现实时使用'存在'。在随意的对话中，简单的词如'生活'更合适。 Use 'existence' in both formal and informal discussions about reality. Avoid in casual conversations where simpler terms like 'life' suffice.	在谈论生活的不同方面时使用'生活'。在正式写作中避免使用，可能更适合用'存在'等更具体的术语。 Use 'living' when talking about life in various contexts. Avoid in formal writing where more specific terms like 'existence' might be better.

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The Sopranos › S1 E1

Our existence on this earth is a puzzle.

Peaky Blinders › S1 E1

You must keep the existence of these stolen guns out of the news,

The Sopranos › S1 E1

Our existence on this earth is a puzzle.

Peaky Blinders › S1 E1

You must keep the existence of these stolen guns out of the news,

Existence

Back home, when I'd tell people what I do for a living,

The Pitt › S1 E1

Well, if you paid them a living wage,

The Wire › S1 E1

scaring the living shit out of every witness.

Back home, when I'd tell people what I do for a living,

The Pitt › S1 E1

Well, if you paid them a living wage,

Living

常见问题：Existence 对比 Living

Existence和Living 有什么区别？

Existence: The state of being real or living. Living: the act of being alive or having a life

哪个更高级：Existence和Living？

Existence 级别最高，在 CEFR 量表上为 B2。

Existence和Living 的 CEFR 等级相同吗？

在 CEFR 量表上：Existence: B2, Living: B1。

Existence和Living 是什么词性？

Existence: noun, Living: adjective.

能各给一个例子吗？

Existence: The existence of parallel universes is a fascinating concept in physics. Living: She has a very living spirit that inspires everyone around her.

我可以互换使用 Existence和Living 吗？

不总是。Existence和Living 相关，有时可以互换，但在语域、常见程度和用法上不同，所以换用可能改变意思或语气。替换前先看看上面的区别。