present
noun uk/ˈprez.ənt/ us/ˈprez.ənt/
(SOMETHING GIVEN)
A2 [ C ] (UK informal prezzie); (or pressie)(尤指表示友谊或致谢的)礼物,赠品
something that you are given, without asking for it, on a special occasion, especially to show friendship, or to say thank you
a birthday/Christmas/wedding present 生日/圣诞/结婚礼物
They gave me theatre tickets as a present. 他们送给我戏票作为礼物。
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- We're having a collection for Tom's retirement present.
- They got an entire set of silver cutlery as a wedding present.
- I was looking for a birthday present for my mother but I didn't find anything suitable.
- Aren't you going to unwrap your presents?
- The children squealed in delight when they saw all the presents under the Christmas tree.
(NOW)
the presentB1 [ S ] 现在,目前
the period of time that is happening now, not the past or the future
That's all for the present. 暂且就讲这些。
The play is set in the present. 这出戏以当代为背景。
See also: presently (NOW)
the present (tense)A1 [ S ] language 现在时态
the form of the verb that is used to show what happens or exists now
The verb in this sentence is in the present. 这个句子中的动词是现在时。
at presentB1 formal 现在,目前
now
"Are you busy?" "Not at present." “你忙吗?”“这会儿不忙。”
At present she's working abroad. 她目前在国外工作。
present
adjective uk/ˈprez.ənt/ us/ˈprez.ənt/
(IN A PLACE)
B1 [ after verb ]出席的,在场的,存在的
in a particular place
The whole family was present. 全家人都在场。
There were no children present. 没有孩子在场。
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- Mind your language - there are ladies present!
- Is it necessary for all of us to be present at the meeting this afternoon?
- Melanin is the dark brown pigment of the hair, skin, and eyes that is present in varying amounts in every human being.
- More men are present at the births of their children these days.
- There ought to be an adult present at all times, when there are young children in the pool.
(NOW)
[ before noun ]现在的,目前的
happening or existing now
I don't have her present address. 我不知道她现在的地址。
Please state your present occupation and salary. 请说出你目前的职业和薪水。
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- Charlie has a clever plan for getting us out of our present difficulties.
- Unlike the present government, we believe in serving the community.
- The present system of payment will remain in effect until the end of the rental agreement.
- The present voting system distorts the wishes of the electorate.
- Are you feeling frustrated in your present job?
Idiom
present company exceptedidiom 在座诸位除外
used to show that a criticism or a rude remark does not refer to the people you are talking to
People here just don't know how to dress, present company excepted. 这里的人不知道如何穿衣打扮,在座诸位除外。
present
verb [ T ] uk/prɪˈzent/ us/prɪˈzent/
(GIVE)
B2 赠送,授予;提交;展现
to give, provide, or make something known
The winners were presented with medals. 获胜者被授予奖牌。
The letter presented the family with a problem that would be difficult to solve. 这封信给这家人提出了一个难题。
The documentary presented us with a balanced view of the issue. 这部纪录片向我们呈现了对这一问题的客观看法。
He presented the report to his colleagues at the meeting. 他在会议上向同事们做了报告。
The classroom presented a cheerful busy atmosphere to the visitors (= appeared to them to have this). 整个班级向参观者展示出一派快乐繁忙的氛围。
The school is presenting (= performing) "West Side Story" as its end-of-term production. 学校将上演《西区故事》作为期末作品。
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- He has a lot more work to do before he can present the scheme to the public.
- Ruth was astonished when he presented her with an engagement ring.
- She presented a well-argued case for the banning of smoking in public places.
- She graciously accepted the flowers that were presented to her.
- The Duchess of Kent will be presenting the trophies.
(INTRODUCE)
B2 UK主持播出(电视或广播节目)
to introduce a television or radio show
She presents the late-night news. 她主持午夜新闻。
formal引见,介绍
to introduce a person
May I present Professor Carter? 请允许我介绍卡特教授。
Later on I'd like to present you to the headteacher. 过一会儿我会把你引见给校长。
present yourself 出现,到场
to arrive somewhere and introduce yourself
He presented himself at the doctor's at 9.30 a.m. as arranged. 他早上9点30分如约去了医生那里。
present itselfC2 发生,出现,呈现
If something presents itself, it happens.
An opportunity suddenly presented itself. 突然出现了一个良机。
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- I'd like to present my grandson, Jackson Junior.
- He was presented to the Queen and given a knighthood.
- She used to present one of those holiday programmes but now she reads the news.
- May I present Sir Bob Geldof?
- What was that documentary called that she used to present?