英语词汇“present”的英英意思、用法、释义、翻译、读音、例句、短语、词组-英语词典

单词	present
释义	present —present /ˈprez.^ənt/ Ⅰ adjective [after verb] (IN A PLACE) ► B1 in a particular place: » The whole family was present.» There were no children present.Thesaurus⁺: ↑Present , ↑Available and accessible , ↑Unavailable and inaccessibleWord Builder:–Nouns: presence, present, presentation, presenter–Adjectives: present, presentable–Verbs: present, represent–Adverbs: presently • • • Extra Examples:» 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. Ⅱ adjective [before noun] (NOW) ► F0 happening or existing now: » I don't have her present address.» Please state your present occupation and salary.Thesaurus⁺: ↑NowWord Builder:–Nouns: presence, present, presentation, presenter–Adjectives: present, presentable–Verbs: present, represent–Adverbs: presently • • • Extra Examples:» 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? Ⅲ noun (NOW) the present B1 [S] 1 F0 the period of time that is happening now, not the past or the future: » That's all for the present.» The play is set in the present.→ _{SEE ALSO} PRESENTLY(Cf. ↑presently) ^(NOW)Thesaurus⁺: ↑Now the present (tense) 2 A1 [S] the form of the verb that is used to show what happens or exists now: » All the verbs in this text are in the present. at present B1 _FORMAL 3 F0 now: » "Are you busy?" "Not at present."» At present she's working abroad.Thesaurus⁺: ↑NowWord Builder:–Nouns: presence, present, presentation, presenter–Adjectives: present, presentable–Verbs: present, represent–Adverbs: presently Ⅳ noun [C] (_{UK INFORMAL} prezzie, _OR pressie) (SOMETHING GIVEN) ► A2 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» They gave me theatre tickets as a present.Thesaurus⁺: ↑Presents and gifts , ↑Gifts in the form of moneyWord Builder:–Nouns: presence, present, presentation, presenter–Adjectives: present, presentable–Verbs: present, represent–Adverbs: presently • • • Extra Examples:» 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.—present /prɪˈzent/ Ⅴ verb [T] (GIVE) ↑Verb Endings for present ► B2 to give, provide, or make something known: » The winners were presented with medals.» The letter presented the family with a problem that would be difficult to solve.» The documentary presented us with a balanced view of the issue.» He presented the report to his colleagues at the meeting.» The classroom presented a cheerful busy atmosphere to the visitors (= appeared to them to have this).» The school is presenting (= performing) 'West Side Story' as its end-of-term production.Thesaurus⁺: ↑Giving, providing and supplyingWord Builder:–Nouns: presence, present, presentation, presenter–Adjectives: present, presentable–Verbs: present, represent–Adverbs: presently • • • Extra Examples:» 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. Ⅵ verb [T] (INTRODUCE) ↑Verb Endings for present 1 B2 _UK to introduce a television or radio show: » She presents the late-night news.Thesaurus⁺: ↑Broadcasting in general 2 F0 _FORMAL to introduce a person: » May I present Professor Carter?» Later on I'd like to present you to the headteacher.Thesaurus⁺: ↑Being, becoming friends and getting to know someone present yourself 3 F0 to arrive somewhere and introduce yourself: » He presented himself at the doctor's at 9.30 a.m. as arranged.Thesaurus⁺: ↑Arriving, entering and invadingpresent itself C2 4 F0 If something presents itself, it happens: » An opportunity suddenly presented itself.Thesaurus⁺: ↑Occurring and happeningWord Builder:–Nouns: presence, present, presentation, presenter–Adjectives: present, presentable–Verbs: present, represent–Adverbs: presently • • • Extra Examples:» 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?
随便看	sit right/well sit right/well (with sb) sit right/well with sb sit (sb) up sit sb up sit sth out sitter sit through sth sit tight sitting sitting duck sitting member sitting room sitting target sitting tenant situate situated situation situation comedy Situations Vacant sit under sb sit up sit-up sit up and take notice SI unit

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