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existing
adjective[ before noun ]
uk /ɪɡˈzɪs.tɪŋ/ us /ɪɡˈzɪs.tɪŋ/
B2
used to refer to something that exists now: 存在的;现存的
The existing laws covering libel in this country are thought by many to be inadequate.很多人认为，这个国家现行的有关诽谤罪的法律很不完善。
Under the existing conditions many children are going hungry.在目前情况下，会有很多儿童忍饥挨饿。
The results of the new research would seem to conflict with existing theories.新的研究结果似乎和已有的理论相抵触。
I think we can plumb the new bath into the existing pipes.我想我们可以把新浴缸接到现有的水管上。
The government wants to toughen up the existing drug laws.
Any new video system that is incompatible with existing ones has little chance of success.任何与现有系统不兼容的新视频系统都难以成功。
The new pill will be used alongside existing medicines.这种新药将配合现有药物一起服用。
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carpe diem
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current
currently
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existing | American Dictionary
existing
adjective[ not gradable ]
us/ɪɡˈzɪs·tɪŋ/
that exists or is being used at the present time:
Under existing conditions, many children are not getting an adequate education.
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