| 单词 | present |
| 释义 | 1. existing or happening now2. being somewhere3. gift4. verb uses present (prezənt ) existing or happening now 1. adjective [ADJECTIVE noun] You use present to describe things and people that exist now, rather than those that existed in the past or those that may exist in the future. He has brought much of the present crisis on himself. ...the government's present economic difficulties. It has been skilfully renovated by the present owners. No statement can be made at the present time. Synonyms: current, existing, immediate, contemporary 2. singular noun A1 The present is the period of time that we are in now and the things that are happening now. ...his struggle to reconcile the past with the present. ...continuing right up to the present. Then her thoughts would switch to the present. 3. adjective [ADJECTIVE noun] A1 In grammar, the present tenses of a verb are the ones that are used to talk about things that happen regularly or situations that exist at this time. The simple present tense uses the base form or the 's' form of a verb, as in 'I play tennis twice a week' and 'She works in a bank'. 4. at present phrase B2 A situation that exists at present exists now, although it may change. There is no way at present of predicting which individuals will develop the disease. At present children under 14 are not permitted in bars. Synonyms: just now, now, presently, currently 5. the present day phrase The present day is the period of history that we are in now. ...Western European art from the period of Giotto to the present day. ...monastic music of the present day. Synonyms: modern times, today, nowadays, the present age or time 6. for the present phrase Something that exists or will be done for the present exists now or will continue for a while, although the situation may change later. For the present at least, they appeared to be safe. Synonyms: for now, for a while, in the meantime, temporarily 7. there's no time like the present phrase If you say 'There's no time like the present', you are suggesting to someone that they should do something now, not later. Don't wait until New Year to resolve to organise your life. There's no time like the present. present (prezənt ) being somewhere 1. adjective [verb-link ADJECTIVE] B1 If someone is present at an event, they are there. The president was not present at the meeting. [+ at] Nearly 85 per cent of men are present at the birth of their children. [+ at] The whole family was present. Synonyms: here, there, near, available 2. adjective [verb-link ADJECTIVE] B1+ If something, especially a substance or disease, is present in something else, it exists within that thing. This special form of vitamin D is naturally present in breast milk. [+ in] One theory is that the infection has been present in humans for a very long time. If the gene is present, a human embryo will go on to develop as a male. Synonyms: in existence, existing, existent, extant present (prezənt ) gift Word forms: presents countable noun A2 A present is something that you give to someone, for example at Christmas or when you visit them. The carpet was a wedding present from the Prime Minister. [+ from] I bought a birthday present for my mother. [+ for] This book would make a great Christmas present. Synonyms: gift, offering, grant, favour present (prɪzent ) verb uses Word forms: presents , presenting , presented 1. verb B2 If you present someone with something such as a prize or document, or if you present it to them, you formally give it to them. The mayor presented him with a gold medal at an official city reception. [VERB noun + with] The Prime Minister presented the prizes. [VERB noun] The group intended to present this petition to the parliament. [VERB noun + to] presentation uncountable noun B2 Then came the presentation of the awards by the Duke. [+ of] Synonyms: debut, launch, launching, coming out Synonyms: performance, staging, production, show Synonyms: submission, offering, tabling, proposal Synonyms: appearance, look, display, packaging 2. verb If something presents a difficulty, challenge, or opportunity, it causes it or provides it. This presents a problem for many financial consumers. [VERB noun] The future is going to be one that presents many challenges. [VERB noun] This summer school presents an opportunity to experience all aspects of dance. [VERB noun] Public policy on the family presents liberals with a dilemma. [VERB noun + with] 3. verb If an opportunity or problem presents itself, it occurs, often when you do not expect it. Their colleagues insulted them whenever the opportunity presented itself. [VERB pronoun-reflexive] A further obstacle has presented itself, however. [VERB pronoun-reflexive] 4. verb B2 When you present information, you give it to people in a formal way. We spend the time collating and presenting the information in a variety of chart forms. [VERB noun] We presented three options to the unions for discussion. [VERB noun + to] In effect, Parsons presents us with a beguilingly simple outline of social evolution. [VERB noun + with] Synonyms: put forward, offer, suggest, raise presentation Word forms: presentations variable noun B2 ...in his first presentation of the theory to the Berlin Academy. ...a fair presentation of the facts to a jury. [+ of] It combines slick presentation and accurate, perceptive reporting. Synonyms: debut, launch, launching, coming out Synonyms: performance, staging, production, show Synonyms: submission, offering, tabling, proposal Synonyms: appearance, look, display, packaging 5. verb If you present someone or something in a particular way, you describe them in that way. The government has presented these changes as major reforms. [VERB noun + as] The British like to present themselves as a nation of dog-lovers. [VERB noun as noun] In Europe, Aga Khan III presented himself in a completely different light. [VERB noun + in] 6. verb The way you present yourself is the way you speak and act when meeting new people. ...all those tricks which would help him to present himself in a more confident way in public. [VERB pronoun-reflexive preposition/adverb] 7. verb If someone or something presents a particular appearance or image, that is how they appear or try to appear. The small group of onlookers presented a pathetic sight. [VERB noun] In presenting a more professional image the party risks losing its individuality. [VERB noun] ...presenting a calm and dignified face to the world at large. [VERB noun + to] 8. verb If you present yourself somewhere, you officially arrive there, for example for an appointment. She was told to present herself at the Town Hall at 11.30 for the induction ceremony. [VERB pronoun-reflexive preposition/adverb] We presented ourselves to the authorities promptly. [VERB pronoun-reflexive preposition/adverb] 9. verb B2 If someone presents a programme on television or radio, they introduce each item in it. [mainly British] She presents a monthly magazine programme on the BBC. [VERB noun] 10. verb B2 When someone presents something such as a production of a play or an exhibition, they organize it. The Lyric Theatre is presenting a new production of 'Over the Bridge'. [VERB noun] Synonyms: put on, stage, perform, give 11. verb If you present someone to someone else, often an important person, you formally introduce them. Fox stepped forward, welcomed him, and presented him to Jack. [VERB noun + to] Allow me to present my cousin, Mr Zachary Colenso. [VERB noun] Synonyms: introduce, make known, acquaint someone with 12. See also presentation Quotations: Look to this day For it is life, the very life of life The Sufi For present joys are more to flesh and blood Than a dull prospect of a distant goodThe Hindu and the Panther Ah, fill the cup: - what boots it to repeat How time is slipping underneath our feet; Unborn tomorrow, and dead yesterday, Why fret about them if today be sweet!The Rubáiyát of Omar Khayyám Presents, I often say, endear AbsentsEssays of Elia There is no time like the present Collocations: present a plan I invited him to lunch one day to present my plan and ask his advice. Christianity Today Prosecutors say he offered to present the plan to potential funders. Times, Sunday Times Furthermore, it wants her to present a plan of the issues and projects she wants to tackle, and has demanded final say in possible investigations that could implicate the government. Globe and Mail Many experienced managers try to summarize the strategy in 5-7 slides and present the plan in under 30 minutes to a board of directors. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 As such, he sends me to present this plan to you and hope that you'll consider it. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 Great players present a problem for their clubs. Times, Sunday Times She wants to be respected for her business and campaigning record but knows that her career will present a problem for some. Times, Sunday Times Talk to him but present the problem as belonging to you both, rather than blaming him for being boring. The Sun We have access to all games and having not seen somebody live doesn't present a problem. Times, Sunday Times Does the difference in height present a problem? Times, Sunday Times A small group within our congregation had presented a proposal to the board requesting permission to begin a crisis pregnancy program. Christianity Today Next, the council presented their proposal to the whole congregation. Christianity Today He has also presented a proposal of an equal fee structure so as to provide relief to students opting for higher education. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 They suggested that he resign, and presented a proposal for term limits two terms for elected officials. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 In 1978, a group organized by the industry presented a proposal for an airport to the municipal council. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 Those were prisoners whom the secretary of state was satisfied would not 'present a risk of serious harm to members of the public'. Times, Sunday Times Electrical and hybrid vehicles can present a risk, especially to blind or visually impaired people, because they are so quiet. Times, Sunday Times But they also present a risk. Times, Sunday Times That setup could also present a risk. Houston Chronicle So have equities truly emerged from their malaise, or have they run ahead of the economic news and now present the risk of another pullback when reality bites. Times, Sunday Times In a long flashback, the circumstances leading to the present scenario are etched in a tedious and predictable narrative ending in what was meant to be an earth-shattering revelation. ST Parents are aware of study and understand the present scenario of competition. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 Colleges in the present scenario. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 Some thought experiments present scenarios that are not nomologically possible. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 They typically do not present a threat to humans, despite their fearsome reputation but are attracted by splashing. Times, Sunday Times Does climate change present a threat or an opportunity for business? Times, Sunday Times Critics claim that they could present a threat to patient safety by raising the possibility of potentially life-threatening delays if individual wholesalers run short of specific products. Times, Sunday Times Their touch graphics below show that they present a threat right across the face of the back four and their 90-goal haul attests to their brilliance. Times, Sunday Times Every year a number of bears are sighted in the area, but they rarely present a threat to people. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 Some feel the need to protect themselves and only present a version of themselves to the world. Times, Sunday Times He has brought a simple transaction to life by dramatically portraying the important scene-yet he never presented his version of the story as if it really happened. Christianity Today That allowed several griots to present their versions. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 Some of the buildings are furnished interally to present a view of life in a particular era in that building. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 Some other theories present the view that it has already taken place in 2005. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 His educational background and artistic genius combined in his own works to present a view of life in an artistic, logical and compelling manner. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 Lobbyists exist to present the views of the public about particular policies and how they might be improved. Times, Sunday Times Later still he admitted that he had presented his view accurately the first time. Times, Sunday Times Computer-generated imagery will bring to life the history of railways and also present a vision of their future. Times, Sunday Times If they could present their vision in the short span of an elevator ride, they might get the capital needed to bring vision to reality. Christianity Today They challenge us to reexamine how we treat those with whom we disagree, and present a vision for how we can love them beyond what seems humanly possible. Christianity Today At the end of it all, the album, even in the age of streaming, still proved the best way for an artist to present their vision to the world. Times, Sunday Times The use of computers helped the filmmakers present their vision in new ways. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 Whether the winding-up petition could properly be regarded as a previous action for present purposes was a different matter. Times, Sunday Times That was a different, and for present purposes irrelevant situation. Times, Sunday Times The past remains part of the present, even if it has to be disguised for present purposes. The Times Literary Supplement For, if one has eschewed the conjoined path - for present purposes, at least - why must one attempt to mould any breaking dalliance in the same terms? Times, Sunday Times For present purposes it was preferable not to decide the point. Times, Sunday Times No wonder the better off are rushing to take advantage of the present regime. Times, Sunday Times Under the present regime, bosses are given an enforcement notice to pay the arrears within 28 days and 95% of underpaying businesses comply with this. Times, Sunday Times The present regime of 'allowances', 'expenses' and other perks would, in any normal business, incur the wrath of the tax authorities. Times, Sunday Times The regulator was leaning towards keeping the present regime, he said. Times, Sunday Times About 20 per cent of those who would have had their criminal records disclosed under the present regime will get a clear certificate. Times,Sunday Times When you take the long view, the present status of sport seems entirely natural. Times, Sunday Times What happened here was an illustration that no club can conceivably afford to contemplate the future when its present status still has to be determined. Times, Sunday Times I'm comfortable with my present status as a satellite. Times, Sunday Times A year ago, the present status quo would have been inconceivable. Times, Sunday Times Only with the release of subsequent versions has the film slowly attained its present status. The Times Literary Supplement We should keep in mind that astasia can be a presenting symptom of stroke. 2014, 'Caudal Cingulate Infarction Manifesting Astasia', Case Reports in Neurology The most common presenting symptom was headache, followed by vomiting, seizures, hemiparesis, hypesthesia and blurred vision. 2016, 'MRI findings and differential diagnosis in children with cerebral paragonimiasis', Radiology of Infectious Diseases We report a case of mycoplasmal upper respiratory tract infection with striking cutaneous lesions as the presenting symptom. 2015, 'Mycoplasmal upper respiratory infection presenting as leukocytoclastic vasculitis', Infectious Disease Reports Wrap the present in your gift wrap, run twine around it then tie a bow on top. The Sun As well as choosing, buying and wrapping the presents, they, largely, cook all the food, keep the conversation flowing and often clear up as well. Times, Sunday Times Wrap your presents with edible tags and your gift will start giving before it's even been unwrapped. Times, Sunday Times For more than a month, an army of elves take it in turns to wrap the presents as quickly as they can. The Sun It's as they say when you're wrapping a present: put it in bright paper. Times, Sunday Times Translations: Chinese: 现在的, 礼物, 现在, 授予 Japanese: 居る, プレゼント gift, 現在 time being, 紹介する |
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