presence
noun uk/ˈprez.əns/ us/ˈprez.əns/
B2 [ S ]出席，在场;（事物的）存在，出现
the fact that someone or something is in a place
She was overawed by the presence of so many people. 这么多人在场，把她吓坏了。
The presence of pollen in the atmosphere causes hay fever in some people. 大气中花粉的存在会使一些人患上枯草热。
He's usually quite polite in my presence. 在我面前他通常很有礼貌。
The document was signed in the presence of two witnesses. 这项文件签署时有两个证人在场。
C2 [ C usually singular ]冥冥中有人的存在感
a feeling that someone is still in a place although they are not there or are dead
His daughter's presence seemed to fill her empty bedroom. 他女儿仍在的感觉似乎使她的卧室不那么空荡荡的。
C2 [ S ]（对形势观察控制的）一队警察（或部队）
a group of police or soldiers who are watching or controlling a situation
The United Nations has maintained a presence in the region for some time. 联合国派部队在该地区驻扎已有一段时间。
There was a strong police presence at the demonstration. 在示威现场有大批警力。
C2 [ U ] approving仪态，风度;气质
a quality that makes people notice or admire you, even when you are not speaking
stage presence 舞台风度
He stood there in the corner of the room, a dark, brooding (= worrying) presence. 他站在屋子的角落里，神色阴郁，愁容满面。
- More examples
- The strong police presence only heightened the tension among the crowd.
- Some workers were inhibited from speaking by the presence of their managers.
- He didn't even acknowledge my presence.
- He signed the treaty in the presence of two witnesses.
- He stood there in the corner of the room, a dark, brooding presence.
Idiom
make your presence feltidiom C2 突显自己；（对人群或局势）发挥作用
to have a strong effect on other people or on a situation
The new police chief has really made his presence felt. 新警长的确很引人注目。