coexist
UK/,kəʊɪg'zɪst/US/.kәuig'zist/
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Definitions
v.
To exist together at the same time or in the same place, especially without conflict
共存；和平共处
Root Breakdown
Root-derivedco-together, with
+
existout of, former
=coexist
co- (together) + exist = to exist alongside each other. Often implies tolerance: two communities coexisting peacefully.
Common Collocations
- 1.coexist peacefully和平共处
- 2.coexist alongside与……并存
- 3.learn to coexist学会共存
Example Sentences
- 1.
The two species coexist in the same wetland habitat.
- 2.
Tradition and innovation can coexist in a single company.