existence
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/ɪɡˈzɪstəns/
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/ɪɡˈzɪstəns/
the state of being real or alive
The company's existence has lasted for over 100 years.
这家公司的存在已经持续了100多年。
a way of living, especially when hard or dull
They struggled with a difficult existence in poverty.
他们在贫困中艰难地挣扎求生。