existing
UK/ɪɡ'zɪstɪŋ/US/i^'zistiŋ/
IELTSB2
Definitions
adj.
Found or in use now; already present
现存的，现有的，现行的
Root Breakdown
Root-derivedexistout of, former
+
-ingstand, set, place
=existing
exist + -ing (adj.) = currently in existence; what is already there.
Common Collocations
- 1.existing law现行法律
- 2.existing system现有系统
- 3.existing customers现有客户
Example Sentences
- 1.
We must work within the existing budget.
- 2.
The new rule replaces the existing one.