coexistence
coexistence — 名詞
1. a situation where two or more groups, living things, or systems exist alongside
共存；共處
不同群體或事物在同一時空和諧存在
a situation where two or more groups, living things, or systems exist alongside one another, sharing a location or period, especially without conflict
The park is known for the peaceful coexistence of wild deer and local walkers.
這座公園以野生鹿群和當地散步民眾和平共存而聞名。
coexistence of [species] and [people]
Religious coexistence in the old city has been carefully maintained for centuries.
老城區的宗教共處數世紀以來一直獲得細心維護。
adjective + coexistence of [groups]
The two software systems achieved a stable coexistence after the update.
這兩套軟體系統在更新之後達成了穩定的共存狀態。
Hassan's research focuses on the coexistence of different bird species in urban areas.
Hassan 的研究重點是不同鳥類物種在都市區域的共存情況。
- cohabitation
more formal; often used for species sharing a habitat, or people sharing a living space
- togetherness
more emotional and positive; less common in formal or scientific contexts
- simultaneity
focuses only on time, not on place or peaceful relations
- conflict
the opposite of peaceful coexistence
- separation
the opposite of existing in the same place
文法句型
coexistence of [plural noun] and [plural noun]
peaceful coexistence between [noun] and [noun]
用法筆記
Frequently used with an adjective (peaceful, stable, harmonious) before 'coexistence' to describe the quality of the relationship.
常見錯誤
coexistence — 動詞
- coexistencepresent simple I / you / we / they
- coexistences3rd person singular
- coexistencing-ing form
- coexistencedpast simple
1. to happen or be present alongside something else, occupying a shared time-frame
同時存在
兩者以上在同一時間或空間並存
to happen or be present alongside something else, occupying a shared time-frame or location, typically without direct interaction
In many modern cities, traditional markets coexist with large supermarkets.
在許多現代城市中，傳統市場與大型超市同時並存。
coexist with [noun]: two contrasting entities in the same place
The old and new buildings coexist surprisingly well in the historic district.
新舊建築在這片歷史街區中出奇地和諧並存著。
Two different versions of the story coexist in the village's oral tradition.
村莊的口述傳統中流傳著兩種不同版本的故事情節同時並存。
Anxiety and excitement often coexist in the days before a big performance.
在重大演出前的幾天裡，焦慮和興奮往往同時存在。
- occur together
more neutral; less emphasis on duration or location
- co-occur
more technical; used in statistics, linguistics, and medicine
- overlap
suggests partial rather than complete sharing of time or space
- conflict
things that conflict cannot coexist peacefully
文法句型
coexist with [noun]
[plural noun] coexist
用法筆記
Often describes things that are unexpectedly or interestingly found together. Subject is typically a plural noun or two nouns joined by 'and'.
常見錯誤
2. to live alongside other people or groups in a peaceful and cooperative way, espe
和平共處
不同群體刻意選擇以和平方式共同生活
to live alongside other people or groups in a peaceful and cooperative way, especially as a deliberate policy or choice
The two neighbouring countries agreed to coexist peacefully despite their past conflicts.
這兩個鄰國儘管過去有過衝突，仍同意和平共處。
coexist peacefully: deliberate choice after conflict
After years of tension, the ethnic groups learned to coexist by sharing local schools and markets.
經過多年的緊張局勢，這些族群透過共用當地的學校和市場學會了和平共處。
The school curriculum teaches children from different backgrounds how to coexist with mutual respect.
學校課程教導來自不同背景的孩子們如何互相尊重地共處。
Our community project aims to help refugees and local residents coexist through shared cultural events.
我們的社區計劃旨在透過共享的文化活動，幫助難民和當地居民和平共處。
- live together
more everyday language; less formal than 'coexist'
- get along
informal; focuses on personal relationships rather than group policy
- live side by side
evokes a visual image of close proximity; neutral register
文法句型
coexist with [noun]
learn to coexist
用法筆記
This sense is specific to human groups, communities, or nations. It implies an active effort or political decision, not just the accidental fact of being in the same place (sense 1). Common in political science, international relations, and peace studies.