being

US /ˈbiː.ɪŋ/
UK /ˈbiː.ɪŋ/
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1.

存在, 本质

existence; the state or fact of existing

:
The very being of the universe is a mystery.
宇宙的存在本身就是一个谜。
Her entire being was focused on the task.
她的整个身心都专注于这项任务。
2.

生物, 人

a human being

:
Every living being deserves respect.
每一个生命都值得尊重。
She believes in the inherent goodness of all human beings.
她相信所有人类有固有的善良。
1.

是, 正在

present participle of be

:
He is being very quiet today.
他今天很安静
The house is being renovated.
房子正在被翻新