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present present ★★★★☆1. EXISTING OR HAPPENING NOW 存在的；正在发生的2. BEING SOMEWHERE 在某处3. GIFT 礼物4. VERB USES 动词用法Part-11[ADJ	形容词]现在的；目前的 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.   [ADJ n]He has brought much of the present crisis on himself...目前的大部分危机都是他自己引起的。...the government's present economic difficulties...政府当前的经济难题It has been skilfully renovated by the present owners...现在的主人非常巧妙地将其翻修了。No statement can be made at the present time.目前不能发表任何声明。2[N-SING	单数名词]现在；目前；现状 The present is the period of time that we are in now and the things that are happening now.   [the N]...his struggle to reconcile the past with the present.他为协调过去和现在所付出的努力。...continuing right up to the present...一直持续到现在Then her thoughts would switch to the present.然后，她的思绪会转到现在。3[ADJ	形容词]现在时的；现在式的 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 'He works in a bank'.   [ADJ n]4[PHRASE	短语]目前；现在；眼下 A situation that exists at present exists now, although it may change.   [PHR with cl/group]There is no way at present of predicting which individuals will develop the disease...目前还没有办法预测谁会得这种病。At present children under 14 are not permitted in bars.目前，14岁以下儿童不允许进酒吧。5[PHRASE	短语]当代；现代 The present day is the period of history that we are in now.   [prep PHR]...Western  European art from the period of Giotto to the present day.从乔托时期直至现代的西欧艺术...monastic music of the present day.当代的寺庙音乐6[PHRASE	短语]暂时；暂且 Something that exists or will be done for the present exists now or will continue for a while, although the situation may change later.   [PHR with cl]The ministers had expressed the unanimous view that sanctions should remain in place for the present.大臣们一致认为暂时还不能取消制裁。7[PHRASE	短语]机不可失，失不再来；就在当下 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.不要等到新年才下决心规划生活。要把握当下。Part-21[ADJ	形容词]出席的；在场的 If someone is present at an event, they are there.   [v-link ADJ]The president was not present at the meeting...总裁没有出席这次会议。Nearly 85 per cent of men are present at the birth of their children...将近85%的男性在他们的孩子出生时都在场。The whole family was present.全家人都到场了。2[ADJ	形容词]（尤指物质、疾病）存在于…的，包含于…的 If something, especially a substance or disease, is present in something else, it exists within that thing.   [v-link ADJ]This special form of vitamin D is naturally present in breast milk...这种特殊形态的维生素D天然存在于母乳中。One theory is that the infection has been present in humans for a very long time...有一种理论认为，这种传染病存在于人类中已经有很长时间了。If the gene is present, a human embryo will go on to develop as a male.如果这种基因存在，人类胚胎就会发育为男性。Part-31[N-COUNT	可数名词]礼物；礼品 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...这张地毯是首相送的结婚礼物。I bought a birthday present for my mother...我给母亲买了一份生日礼物。This book would make a great Christmas present.这本书会是一份很不错的圣诞礼物。Part-41[VERB	动词]颁发；授予；呈献；呈递 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.   [V n with n]  [V n]  [V n to n]The mayor presented him with a gold medal at an official city reception...市长在一次正式的市政招待会上给他颁发了一枚金质奖章。Prince Michael of Kent presented the prizes...肯特亲王迈克尔颁发了奖品。The group intended to present this petition to the parliament.这个团体打算把这份请愿书呈递给议会。presentationThen came the presentation of the awards by the Queen Mother.然后由王太后颁奖。2[VERB	动词]引起；导致；带来；提供 If something presents a difficulty, challenge, or opportunity, it causes it or provides it.   [V n]  [V n with n]  [Also V n to n]This presents a problem for many financial consumers...这给很多金融消费者带来了一个问题。The future is going to be one that presents many challenges...未来将会面临诸多挑战。This summer school presents an opportunity to experience all aspects of dance...今年夏天，学校提供了一次全方位体验舞蹈的机会。Public policy on the family presents liberals with a dilemma.有关家庭的公共政策使自由主义者陷入了进退两难的境地。3[VERB	动词]（机会或问题）产生，意外出现 If an opportunity or problem presents itself, it occurs, often when you do not expect it.   [V pron-refl]Their colleagues insulted them whenever the opportunity presented itself...一有机会，同事们就会侮辱他们。A further obstacle has presented itself, however.然而，突然又出现了一个障碍。4[VERB	动词]呈现；展示；陈述 When you present information, you give it to people in a formal way.   [V n]  [V n to n]  [V n with n]We spend the time collating and presenting the information in a variety of chart forms...我们花费时间用各种各样的图表来比照和展示这些信息。We presented three options to the unions for discussion...我们向工会提供了3种选择供讨论。In effect, Parsons presents us with a beguilingly simple outline of social evolution.事实上，帕森斯向我们展示了一个看似简单的社会沿革轮廓图。presentation...in his first presentation of the theory to the Berlin Academy.当他第一次向柏林学院陈述该理论的时候...a fair presentation of the facts to a jury...向陪审团就事实所作的公正陈述No amount of slick presentation can disguise the gap between what the government promised and what it has delivered.无论多少漂亮的说辞都掩盖不了政府的承诺和其实际的兑现之间的差距。5[VERB	动词]描述；形容 If you present someone or something in a particular way, you describe them in that way.   [V n as n]  [V n in n]The government has presented these changes as major reforms...政府将这些变化描述为重大的改革。The British like to present themselves as a nation of dog-lovers...英国人喜欢把自己说成是一个爱狗的民族。In Europe, Aga Khan III presented himself in a completely different light.在欧洲，阿迦汗三世表现得完全是另一副样子。6[VERB	动词]（通过言行举止）表现（自己） The way you present yourself is the way you speak and act when meeting new people.   [V pron-refl prep/adv]...all those tricks which would help him to present himself in a more confident way in public.能使他在公众面前表现得更为自信的那些窍门7[VERB	动词]表现；展现 If someone or something presents a particular appearance or image, that is how they appear or try to appear.   [V n]  [V n to n]The small group of onlookers presented a pathetic sight...这一小群旁观者看上去让人觉得悲哀。In presenting a more professional image the party risks losing its individuality.为了给人一种更为职业的形象，该党可能会丧失自身特色。...presenting a calm and dignified face to the world at large.向全世界展示出一副冷静和威严的面孔8[VERB	动词]出席；到场 If you present yourself somewhere, you officially arrive there, for example for an appointment.   [V pron-refl prep/adv]She was told to present herself at the Town Hall at 11.30 for the induction ceremony...她被告知于11点30分在市政厅参加就职仪式。We presented ourselves to the authorities promptly.我们立即向当局备案。9[VERB	动词]主持（电视或广播节目） If someone presents a programme on television or radio, they introduce each item in it.   [V n]  [mainly BRIT 主英]She presents a monthly magazine programme on the BBC.她在英国广播公司主持一个月刊节目。in AM, usually use 美国英语通常用 host, introduce10[VERB	动词]上演；组织（演出或展览） When someone presents something such as a production of a play or an exhibition, they organize it.   [V n]The Lyric Theatre is presenting a new production of 'Over the Bridge'.利里克剧院正在上演新排的《桥对面》。11[VERB	动词]引见；介绍 If you present someone to someone else, often an important person, you formally introduce them.   [V n to n]  [V n]Fox stepped forward, welcomed him in Malay, and presented him to Jack...福克斯走向前，用马来语向他表示欢迎，并把他介绍给了杰克。Allow me to present my wife's cousin, Mr Zachary Colenso.请允许我介绍我妻子的表哥，扎卡里·科伦索先生。12See also:presentation；   present1 adjectivepresent2 verbpresent3 nounpresentpres‧ent1 /ˈprezənt/ ●●● S2 W2 adjective  Entry menu Word Origin Examples Thesaurus Collocations Phrases 1place [not before noun] in a particular place  OPP  absentpresent at/in Foreign observers were present at the elections. the gases present in the Earth’s atmosphere2memory [not before noun] to be felt strongly or remembered for a long timepresent in The memory of her brother’s death is still present in her mind.3time [only before noun] happening or existing now:  the present situation of the millions of people who are suffering poverty and disease At the present time we have no explanation for this.4the present day (also the present) in the time now, or modern times:  The practice has continued from medieval times to the present day.5all present and correct British English, all present and accounted for American English used to say that everyone who is supposed to be in a place, at a meeting etc is now here6present company excepted spoken used when you are criticizing a group of people and you want to tell the people you are with that they are not included in the criticism:  Women are never satisfied with anything! Present company excepted, of course. →presentlyTHESAURUSpresent [only before noun] happening or existing now: · The present situation could get much worse.· the present century· There are no plans to build more houses here at the present time.current [only before noun] present – used especially about something that is not expected to stay the same for long: · current trends in fashion· the current state of the UK economyexisting [only before noun] formal existing or being used now – used about things or situations that you think may be changed in the future: · The existing offices are too small.· The proposal will strengthen existing immigration laws.contemporary [only before noun] used about the art, writing, ideas, society etc that belong to the present time: · the impact of computer-generated imagery on contemporary art and design· contemporary music in Russiatoday’s/of today used about conditions and attitudes that exist now, when you are comparing them with those that existed in the past: · People struggle to keep up with the pace of life in today’s world of instant communications.· the liberal ideology of todaypresent1 adjectivepresent2 verbpresent3 nounpresentpre‧sent2 /prɪˈzent/ ●●● S2 W2 verb  Entry menu Word Origin Verb Table Examples Thesaurus Collocations Phrases 1give [transitive] to give something to someone, for example at a formal or official occasionpresent somebody with something He was presented with a bottle of champagne. She was presented with an award.present something to somebody/something The computer centre presented a cheque for £500 to cancer research.► see thesaurus at give2cause something to happen [transitive] to cause something to happen or existpresent somebody with something I knew I had presented her with an impossible task.present a problem/difficulty Large classes present great problems to many teachers.3present yourself to talk and behave in a particular way when you meet people:  He presents himself well.4description [transitive] to show or describe someone or something:  The artist was determined to present an accurate picture. We’ll present the information using a chart.present somebody as something Shakespeare presents the hero as a noble man doomed to make mistakes.present yourself as something The government presents itself as being sensitive to environmental issues.5speech [transitive] to give a speech in which you offer an idea, plan etc to be considered or accepted:  Our manager is due to present the report at the end of the month.present something to somebody On January 3 the company will present its plans to the bank.6document/ticket [transitive] to show something such as an official document or ticket to someone in an official position:  You must present your passport to the customs officer.7theatre/cinema [transitive] to give a performance in a theatre, cinema etc, or broadcast a programme on television or radio:  Edinburgh Theatre Company presents ‘The Wind in the Willows’.8television/radio [transitive] British English if you present a television or radio programme, you introduce its different parts SYN host American English:  Thursday’s ‘The Late Show’ was presented by Cynthia Rose.9appearance [transitive] to give something or someone a particular appearance or style:  The restaurant likes to present food with style.10something presents itself if a situation, opportunity etc presents itself, it suddenly happens or exists:  I’ll tell her as soon as the opportunity presents itself.11formally introduce somebody [transitive] to formally introduce someone to another person, especially to someone of a very high rank:  I was presented to the Queen in 1964.12present your apologies/compliments etc formal used to greet someone, say sorry to them etc very politely:  Mrs. Gottlieb presents her apologies and regrets she will not be able to attend.13illness [intransitive, transitive] medical to show an illness by having a particular symptom (=sign of an illness):  The doctor asked whether any of the children had been presenting any unusual symptoms. Three of the five patients presented with fever and severe headaches.14present arms when soldiers present arms, they hold their guns straight up in front of them while an officer or other important person walks pastCOLLOCATIONS– Meaning 2nounspresent a problem· These mountain roads present problems even to experienced drivers.present difficulties· Juggling work and family responsibilities presents difficulties for women.present a challenge· I'm enjoying my new job because it presents an interesting challenge.present a threat· The disease presents a grave threat to the livestock industry.present an obstacle (=cause a problem that is difficult to deal with or solve)· The lack of money presented a massive obstacle.present1 adjectivepresent2 verbpresent3 nounpresentpres‧ent3 /ˈprezənt/ ●●● S2 W3 noun  Word Origin Examples Thesaurus Collocations Phrases 1present (1)[countable] something you give someone on a special occasion or to thank them for something  SYN  gift:  I’m looking for a present for Mark.2the present a)the time that is happening now:  Stop worrying about the past and live in the present. The film is set sometime between 1995 and the present. ‘When do you want to start?’ ‘Well, there’s no time like the present (=used to say that if you are going to do something at all, you should do it now).’ b)technical the form of the verb that shows what exists or is happening now  SYN  the present tense3at present at this time  SYN  now:  The item you want is not available at present. At present, the airport handles 110 flights a day.RegisterIn everyday English, people usually say at the moment rather than at present:· I’m looking for a new job at the moment.4for the present something that exists or will be done for the present exists now and will continue for a while, though it may change in the future:  The company is still in business, at least for the present.RegisterIn everyday English, people usually say for now, rather than for the present:· That’s all we have time for, for now.COLLOCATIONSverbsgive somebody a present· He gave everyone a present.give something as a present· I was given this book as a present.buy somebody a present (also get somebody a present informal)· I want to buy a present for Lucy but I’m not sure what she’d like.· Did you get Bill a birthday present?get a present (=receive a present)· Children soon learn to enjoy giving presents as well as getting them.wrap a present· She spent the afternoon wrapping Christmas presents.open/unwrap a present· Can we open our presents now?exchange presents (=give each other a present)· We always exchange Christmas and birthday presents.ADJECTIVES/NOUN + presenta birthday present· Thanks for the birthday present.a Christmas present· What would Dad like as a Christmas present?a wedding present· His wedding present to her had been a diamond necklace.COMMON ERRORS ► Don’t say ‘unpack a present’. Say  open a present.

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            pres·ent              ★                              adjective                ,                  noun                ,                  verb                            present      presents      presented      presenting                            adjective        ★                                  /      ˈpreznt            ;        NAmE            ˈpreznt            /              1      ★              [only before noun        ]                    existing or happening now          现存的；当前的                            ◆        in the present situation        在当前形势下                    ◆        the present owner of the house        现在的房主                    ◆        a list of all club members,          past and present                过去和现在的全部会员名单                    ◆        We do not have any more information          at the present time.                目前我们没有进一步的消息。                    ◆        A few brief comments are sufficient          for present purposes.                就当前而言，几句简短的话已经足够了。                    ☞note at                                            actual                                                  ☞see also                                            the present day                                                  2      ★              [not before noun        ]                    present(at sth)                    (of a person        人        )                    being in a particular place          出现；在场；出席                            ◆        There were 200 people present at the meeting.        有 200 人出席会议。                    OPP                                            absent                                                  3      ★              [not before noun        ]                    present(in sth)                    (of a thing or a substance        事物或物质        )                    existing in a particular place or thing          存在                            ◆        Levels of pollution present in the atmosphere are increasing.        大气中的污染程度正在加深。                    ◆        Analysis showed that traces of arsenic were present in the body.        分析显示，尸体中有微量砒霜。                    OPP                                            absent                                                  IDIOMS              all ˌpresent and corˈrect                  (            BrE)                                (                          NAmE                        all present and acˈcounted for            )                                used to say that all the things or people who should be there are now there              全到无误；应在场的都在场了                                                  present company exˈcepted                              (              informal)                        used after being rude or critical about sb to say that the people you are talking to are not included in the criticism              在座诸位除外；不关这里的各位                                                                noun        ★                    /      ˈpreznt            ;        NAmE            ˈpreznt            /              1      ★              a thing that you give to sb as a gift          礼物；礼品                            ◆                  birthday/Christmas/wedding, etc. presents                生日、圣诞节、结婚等礼物                    ◆        What can I get him for a birthday present?        我给他送点什么生日礼物呢？                    2      ★              (        usuallythe present        )                    [singular        ]                    the time now          目前；现在                            ◆        You've got to forget the past and start living in the present.        你必须忘掉过去，开始现在的生活。                    ◆        I'm sorry he's out          at present          (= now).                很抱歉他这会儿不在。                    3      the present              [singular        ]            (        grammar          语法        )            =                                            the present tense                                                  IDIOMsee                                    moment                              ,                                    time                                   n.                                  verb        ★                    /      prɪˈzent            ;        NAmE            prɪˈzent            /              give        给                    1        ★                  to give sth to sb, especially formally at a ceremony            把…交给；颁发；授予                                    presentsth                          ◆          The local MP will start the race and present the prizes.          当地议员将鸣枪开赛，并颁发奖品。                          presentsb with sth                          ◆          On his retirement, colleagues presented him with a set of golf clubs.          在他退休之际，同事们赠给他一套高尔夫球杆。                          presentsth to sb                          ◆          The sword was presented by the family to the museum.          这家人把宝剑捐赠给了博物馆。                            sth to be considered        考虑的事                    2        ★                  to show or offer sth for other people to look at or consider            提出；提交                                    presentsth (to sb)                          ◆          The committee will present its final report to Parliament in June.          委员会将于六月向议会提交最后的报告。                          presentsth (for sth)                          ◆          Eight options were presented for consideration.          已提出八项备选方案供审议。                          ◆          Are you presenting a paper at the conference?          你要在大会上宣读论文吗？                            sth in particular way        方式                    3        ★                  to show or describe sth/sb in a particular way            （以某种方式）展现，显示，表现                                    presentsth                          ◆          The company has decided it must present a more modern image.          公司已决定，必须展现出更加现代的形象。                          ◆          It is essential that we present a united front            (= show that we all agree).                    至关重要的是我们要表现得团结一致。                          presentyourself + adv./prep.                          ◆          You need to present yourself better.          你需要更善于展示自己。                          presentsth/sb/yourself as sth                          ◆          He likes to present himself as a radical politician.          他喜欢表现出一副激进政治家的样子。                          ◆          The article presents these proposals as misguided.          文章把这些提案评为误导的产物。                            sb with problem        麻烦                    4                  to cause sth to happen or be experienced            使发生；使经历                                    presentsb with sth                          ◆          Your request shouldn't present us with any problems.          你的请求应该不会给我们造成任何问题。                          presentsth                          ◆          Use of these chemicals may present a fire risk.          使用这些化学品有可能导致失火。                            itself        本身                    5                  (of an opportunity, a solution, etc.          机会、答案等          )                          to suddenly happen or become available            突然出现；显露；产生                                    SYN                                                    arise                                                              presentitself                          ◆          One major problem did present itself, though.          不过，确实出现了一个重大问题。                          ◆          As soon as the opportunity presented itself, she would get another job.          一有机会，她就会另谋新职 。                          presentitself to sb                          ◆          Thankfully, a solution presented itself to him surprisingly soon.          谢天谢地，他意外地很快就找到了答案。                            radio/TV programme        广播╱电视节目                    6                  presentsth                          (            BrE)                    to appear in a radio or television programme and introduce the different items in it            主持播放；主持（节目）                                    ◆          She used to present a gardening programme on TV.          她曾在电视上主持一个园艺节目。                            play/broadcast        戏剧；广播                    7                  presentsth                          to produce a show, play, broadcast, etc. for the public            上演；公演；推出                                    ◆          Compass Theatre Company presents a new production of ‘King Lear’.          罗经剧团推出了全新制作的《李尔王》。                            introduce sb        介绍                    8                  presentsb (to sb)                          (            formal)                    to introduce sb formally, especially to sb of higher rank or status            正式介绍；引见                                    ◆          May I present my fiancé to you?          请允许我向您介绍我的未婚夫。                            yourself        自己                    9                  presentyourself at, for, in, etc.                          (            formal)                    to officially appear somewhere            正式出席；莅临；出现                                    ◆          You will be asked to present yourself for interview.          将请你到场面试。                          ◆          She was ordered to present herself in court on 20 May.          她被传唤于 5 月 20 日出庭。                            express sth        表达                    10                  presentsth (to sb)                          (            formal)                    to offer or express sth in speech or writing            （口头或书面）表达，表示                                    ◆          Please allow me to present my apologies.          请允许我致歉。                            cheque/bill        支票；账单                    11                  presentsth                          to give sb a cheque or bill that they should pay            交付；提交                                    ◆          A cheque presented by Mr Jackson was returned by the bank.          银行退回了杰克逊先生提交的支票。                          ◆          The builders presented a bill for several hundred pounds.          承建商送来了一份数百英镑的账单。                            IDIOM              preˌsent ˈarms                              (of soldiers            士兵            )                                to hold a              riflevertical in front of the body as a mark of respect              持枪敬礼                                                      pres·ent              /        ˈpreznt                ;          NAmE                ˈpreznt                /                    present              /        ˈpreznt                ;          NAmE                ˈpreznt                /             www.ankiedu.club

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Collins	present ★★★★☆ 1. EXISTING OR HAPPENING NOW 存在的；正在发生的 2. BEING SOMEWHERE 在某处 3. GIFT 礼物 4. VERB USES 动词用法 Part-1 1 [ADJ 形容词]现在的；目前的 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. [ADJ n] He has brought much of the present crisis on himself... 目前的大部分危机都是他自己引起的。 ...the government's present economic difficulties... 政府当前的经济难题 It has been skilfully renovated by the present owners... 现在的主人非常巧妙地将其翻修了。 No statement can be made at the present time. 目前不能发表任何声明。 2 [N-SING 单数名词]现在；目前；现状 The present is the period of time that we are in now and the things that are happening now. [the N] ...his struggle to reconcile the past with the present. 他为协调过去和现在所付出的努力。 ...continuing right up to the present... 一直持续到现在 Then her thoughts would switch to the present. 然后，她的思绪会转到现在。 3 [ADJ 形容词]现在时的；现在式的 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 'He works in a bank'. [ADJ n] 4 [PHRASE 短语]目前；现在；眼下 A situation that exists at present exists now, although it may change. [PHR with cl/group] There is no way at present of predicting which individuals will develop the disease... 目前还没有办法预测谁会得这种病。 At present children under 14 are not permitted in bars. 目前，14岁以下儿童不允许进酒吧。 5 [PHRASE 短语]当代；现代 The present day is the period of history that we are in now. [prep PHR] ...Western European art from the period of Giotto to the present day. 从乔托时期直至现代的西欧艺术 ...monastic music of the present day. 当代的寺庙音乐 6 [PHRASE 短语]暂时；暂且 Something that exists or will be done for the present exists now or will continue for a while, although the situation may change later. [PHR with cl] The ministers had expressed the unanimous view that sanctions should remain in place for the present. 大臣们一致认为暂时还不能取消制裁。 7 [PHRASE 短语]机不可失，失不再来；就在当下 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. 不要等到新年才下决心规划生活。要把握当下。 Part-2 1 [ADJ 形容词]出席的；在场的 If someone is present at an event, they are there. [v-link ADJ] The president was not present at the meeting... 总裁没有出席这次会议。 Nearly 85 per cent of men are present at the birth of their children... 将近85%的男性在他们的孩子出生时都在场。 The whole family was present. 全家人都到场了。 2 [ADJ 形容词]（尤指物质、疾病）存在于…的，包含于…的 If something, especially a substance or disease, is present in something else, it exists within that thing. [v-link ADJ] This special form of vitamin D is naturally present in breast milk... 这种特殊形态的维生素D天然存在于母乳中。 One theory is that the infection has been present in humans for a very long time... 有一种理论认为，这种传染病存在于人类中已经有很长时间了。 If the gene is present, a human embryo will go on to develop as a male. 如果这种基因存在，人类胚胎就会发育为男性。 Part-3 1 [N-COUNT 可数名词]礼物；礼品 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... 这张地毯是首相送的结婚礼物。 I bought a birthday present for my mother... 我给母亲买了一份生日礼物。 This book would make a great Christmas present. 这本书会是一份很不错的圣诞礼物。 Part-4 1 [VERB 动词]颁发；授予；呈献；呈递 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. [V n with n] [V n] [V n to n] The mayor presented him with a gold medal at an official city reception... 市长在一次正式的市政招待会上给他颁发了一枚金质奖章。 Prince Michael of Kent presented the prizes... 肯特亲王迈克尔颁发了奖品。 The group intended to present this petition to the parliament. 这个团体打算把这份请愿书呈递给议会。 presentation Then came the presentation of the awards by the Queen Mother. 然后由王太后颁奖。 2 [VERB 动词]引起；导致；带来；提供 If something presents a difficulty, challenge, or opportunity, it causes it or provides it. [V n] [V n with n] [Also V n to n] This presents a problem for many financial consumers... 这给很多金融消费者带来了一个问题。 The future is going to be one that presents many challenges... 未来将会面临诸多挑战。 This summer school presents an opportunity to experience all aspects of dance... 今年夏天，学校提供了一次全方位体验舞蹈的机会。 Public policy on the family presents liberals with a dilemma. 有关家庭的公共政策使自由主义者陷入了进退两难的境地。 3 [VERB 动词]（机会或问题）产生，意外出现 If an opportunity or problem presents itself, it occurs, often when you do not expect it. [V pron-refl] Their colleagues insulted them whenever the opportunity presented itself... 一有机会，同事们就会侮辱他们。 A further obstacle has presented itself, however. 然而，突然又出现了一个障碍。 4 [VERB 动词]呈现；展示；陈述 When you present information, you give it to people in a formal way. [V n] [V n to n] [V n with n] We spend the time collating and presenting the information in a variety of chart forms... 我们花费时间用各种各样的图表来比照和展示这些信息。 We presented three options to the unions for discussion... 我们向工会提供了3种选择供讨论。 In effect, Parsons presents us with a beguilingly simple outline of social evolution. 事实上，帕森斯向我们展示了一个看似简单的社会沿革轮廓图。 presentation ...in his first presentation of the theory to the Berlin Academy. 当他第一次向柏林学院陈述该理论的时候 ...a fair presentation of the facts to a jury... 向陪审团就事实所作的公正陈述 No amount of slick presentation can disguise the gap between what the government promised and what it has delivered. 无论多少漂亮的说辞都掩盖不了政府的承诺和其实际的兑现之间的差距。 5 [VERB 动词]描述；形容 If you present someone or something in a particular way, you describe them in that way. [V n as n] [V n in n] The government has presented these changes as major reforms... 政府将这些变化描述为重大的改革。 The British like to present themselves as a nation of dog-lovers... 英国人喜欢把自己说成是一个爱狗的民族。 In Europe, Aga Khan III presented himself in a completely different light. 在欧洲，阿迦汗三世表现得完全是另一副样子。 6 [VERB 动词]（通过言行举止）表现（自己） The way you present yourself is the way you speak and act when meeting new people. [V pron-refl prep/adv] ...all those tricks which would help him to present himself in a more confident way in public. 能使他在公众面前表现得更为自信的那些窍门 7 [VERB 动词]表现；展现 If someone or something presents a particular appearance or image, that is how they appear or try to appear. [V n] [V n to n] The small group of onlookers presented a pathetic sight... 这一小群旁观者看上去让人觉得悲哀。 In presenting a more professional image the party risks losing its individuality. 为了给人一种更为职业的形象，该党可能会丧失自身特色。 ...presenting a calm and dignified face to the world at large. 向全世界展示出一副冷静和威严的面孔 8 [VERB 动词]出席；到场 If you present yourself somewhere, you officially arrive there, for example for an appointment. [V pron-refl prep/adv] She was told to present herself at the Town Hall at 11.30 for the induction ceremony... 她被告知于11点30分在市政厅参加就职仪式。 We presented ourselves to the authorities promptly. 我们立即向当局备案。 9 [VERB 动词]主持（电视或广播节目） If someone presents a programme on television or radio, they introduce each item in it. [V n] [mainly BRIT 主英] She presents a monthly magazine programme on the BBC. 她在英国广播公司主持一个月刊节目。 in AM, usually use 美国英语通常用 host, introduce 10 [VERB 动词]上演；组织（演出或展览） When someone presents something such as a production of a play or an exhibition, they organize it. [V n] The Lyric Theatre is presenting a new production of 'Over the Bridge'. 利里克剧院正在上演新排的《桥对面》。 11 [VERB 动词]引见；介绍 If you present someone to someone else, often an important person, you formally introduce them. [V n to n] [V n] Fox stepped forward, welcomed him in Malay, and presented him to Jack... 福克斯走向前，用马来语向他表示欢迎，并把他介绍给了杰克。 Allow me to present my wife's cousin, Mr Zachary Colenso. 请允许我介绍我妻子的表哥，扎卡里·科伦索先生。 12 See also:presentation ；
Oxford	pres·ent ★ adjective , noun , verb present presents presented presenting adjective ★ / ˈpreznt ; NAmE ˈpreznt / 1 ★ [only before noun ] existing or happening now 现存的；当前的 ◆ in the present situation 在当前形势下 ◆ the present owner of the house 现在的房主 ◆ a list of all club members, past and present 过去和现在的全部会员名单 ◆ We do not have any more information at the present time. 目前我们没有进一步的消息。 ◆ A few brief comments are sufficient for present purposes. 就当前而言，几句简短的话已经足够了。 ☞note at actual ☞see also the present day 2 ★ [not before noun ] present(at sth) (of a person 人 ) being in a particular place 出现；在场；出席 ◆ There were 200 people present at the meeting. 有 200 人出席会议。 OPP absent 3 ★ [not before noun ] present(in sth) (of a thing or a substance 事物或物质 ) existing in a particular place or thing 存在 ◆ Levels of pollution present in the atmosphere are increasing. 大气中的污染程度正在加深。 ◆ Analysis showed that traces of arsenic were present in the body. 分析显示，尸体中有微量砒霜。 OPP absent IDIOMS all ˌpresent and corˈrect ( BrE) ( NAmE all present and acˈcounted for ) used to say that all the things or people who should be there are now there 全到无误；应在场的都在场了 present company exˈcepted ( informal) used after being rude or critical about sb to say that the people you are talking to are not included in the criticism 在座诸位除外；不关这里的各位 noun ★ / ˈpreznt ; NAmE ˈpreznt / 1 ★ a thing that you give to sb as a gift 礼物；礼品 ◆ birthday/Christmas/wedding, etc. presents 生日、圣诞节、结婚等礼物 ◆ What can I get him for a birthday present? 我给他送点什么生日礼物呢？ 2 ★ ( usuallythe present ) [singular ] the time now 目前；现在 ◆ You've got to forget the past and start living in the present. 你必须忘掉过去，开始现在的生活。 ◆ I'm sorry he's out at present (= now). 很抱歉他这会儿不在。 3 the present [singular ] ( grammar 语法 ) = the present tense IDIOMsee moment , time n. verb ★ / prɪˈzent ; NAmE prɪˈzent / give 给 1 ★ to give sth to sb, especially formally at a ceremony 把…交给；颁发；授予 presentsth ◆ The local MP will start the race and present the prizes. 当地议员将鸣枪开赛，并颁发奖品。 presentsb with sth ◆ On his retirement, colleagues presented him with a set of golf clubs. 在他退休之际，同事们赠给他一套高尔夫球杆。 presentsth to sb ◆ The sword was presented by the family to the museum. 这家人把宝剑捐赠给了博物馆。 sth to be considered 考虑的事 2 ★ to show or offer sth for other people to look at or consider 提出；提交 presentsth (to sb) ◆ The committee will present its final report to Parliament in June. 委员会将于六月向议会提交最后的报告。 presentsth (for sth) ◆ Eight options were presented for consideration. 已提出八项备选方案供审议。 ◆ Are you presenting a paper at the conference? 你要在大会上宣读论文吗？ sth in particular way 方式 3 ★ to show or describe sth/sb in a particular way （以某种方式）展现，显示，表现 presentsth ◆ The company has decided it must present a more modern image. 公司已决定，必须展现出更加现代的形象。 ◆ It is essential that we present a united front (= show that we all agree). 至关重要的是我们要表现得团结一致。 presentyourself + adv./prep. ◆ You need to present yourself better. 你需要更善于展示自己。 presentsth/sb/yourself as sth ◆ He likes to present himself as a radical politician. 他喜欢表现出一副激进政治家的样子。 ◆ The article presents these proposals as misguided. 文章把这些提案评为误导的产物。 sb with problem 麻烦 4 to cause sth to happen or be experienced 使发生；使经历 presentsb with sth ◆ Your request shouldn't present us with any problems. 你的请求应该不会给我们造成任何问题。 presentsth ◆ Use of these chemicals may present a fire risk. 使用这些化学品有可能导致失火。 itself 本身 5 (of an opportunity, a solution, etc. 机会、答案等 ) to suddenly happen or become available 突然出现；显露；产生 SYN arise presentitself ◆ One major problem did present itself, though. 不过，确实出现了一个重大问题。 ◆ As soon as the opportunity presented itself, she would get another job. 一有机会，她就会另谋新职。 presentitself to sb ◆ Thankfully, a solution presented itself to him surprisingly soon. 谢天谢地，他意外地很快就找到了答案。 radio/TV programme 广播╱电视节目 6 presentsth ( BrE) to appear in a radio or television programme and introduce the different items in it 主持播放；主持（节目） ◆ She used to present a gardening programme on TV. 她曾在电视上主持一个园艺节目。 play/broadcast 戏剧；广播 7 presentsth to produce a show, play, broadcast, etc. for the public 上演；公演；推出 ◆ Compass Theatre Company presents a new production of ‘King Lear’. 罗经剧团推出了全新制作的《李尔王》。 introduce sb 介绍 8 presentsb (to sb) ( formal) to introduce sb formally, especially to sb of higher rank or status 正式介绍；引见 ◆ May I present my fiancé to you? 请允许我向您介绍我的未婚夫。 yourself 自己 9 presentyourself at, for, in, etc. ( formal) to officially appear somewhere 正式出席；莅临；出现 ◆ You will be asked to present yourself for interview. 将请你到场面试。 ◆ She was ordered to present herself in court on 20 May. 她被传唤于 5 月 20 日出庭。 express sth 表达 10 presentsth (to sb) ( formal) to offer or express sth in speech or writing （口头或书面）表达，表示 ◆ Please allow me to present my apologies. 请允许我致歉。 cheque/bill 支票；账单 11 presentsth to give sb a cheque or bill that they should pay 交付；提交 ◆ A cheque presented by Mr Jackson was returned by the bank. 银行退回了杰克逊先生提交的支票。 ◆ The builders presented a bill for several hundred pounds. 承建商送来了一份数百英镑的账单。 IDIOM preˌsent ˈarms (of soldiers 士兵 ) to hold a riflevertical in front of the body as a mark of respect 持枪敬礼 pres·ent / ˈpreznt ; NAmE ˈpreznt / present / ˈpreznt ; NAmE ˈpreznt /
LDC	present1 adjective present2 verb present3 noun presentpres‧ent1 /ˈprezənt/ ●●● S2 W2 adjective Entry menu Word Origin Examples Thesaurus Collocations Phrases 1place [not before noun] in a particular place OPP absentpresent at/in Foreign observers were present at the elections. the gases present in the Earth’s atmosphere2memory [not before noun] to be felt strongly or remembered for a long timepresent in The memory of her brother’s death is still present in her mind.3time [only before noun] happening or existing now: the present situation of the millions of people who are suffering poverty and disease At the present time we have no explanation for this.4the present day (also the present) in the time now, or modern times: The practice has continued from medieval times to the present day.5all present and correct British English, all present and accounted for American English used to say that everyone who is supposed to be in a place, at a meeting etc is now here6present company excepted spoken used when you are criticizing a group of people and you want to tell the people you are with that they are not included in the criticism: Women are never satisfied with anything! Present company excepted, of course. → presently THESAURUSpresent [only before noun] happening or existing now: · The present situation could get much worse.· the present century· There are no plans to build more houses here at the present time.current [only before noun] present – used especially about something that is not expected to stay the same for long: · current trends in fashion· the current state of the UK economyexisting [only before noun] formal existing or being used now – used about things or situations that you think may be changed in the future: · The existing offices are too small.· The proposal will strengthen existing immigration laws.contemporary [only before noun] used about the art, writing, ideas, society etc that belong to the present time: · the impact of computer-generated imagery on contemporary art and design· contemporary music in Russiatoday’s/of today used about conditions and attitudes that exist now, when you are comparing them with those that existed in the past: · People struggle to keep up with the pace of life in today’s world of instant communications.· the liberal ideology of today present1 adjective present2 verb present3 noun presentpre‧sent2 /prɪˈzent/ ●●● S2 W2 verb Entry menu Word Origin Verb Table Examples Thesaurus Collocations Phrases 1give [transitive] to give something to someone, for example at a formal or official occasionpresent somebody with something He was presented with a bottle of champagne. She was presented with an award.present something to somebody/something The computer centre presented a cheque for £500 to cancer research.► see thesaurus at give 2cause something to happen [transitive] to cause something to happen or existpresent somebody with something I knew I had presented her with an impossible task.present a problem/difficulty Large classes present great problems to many teachers.3present yourself to talk and behave in a particular way when you meet people: He presents himself well.4description [transitive] to show or describe someone or something: The artist was determined to present an accurate picture. We’ll present the information using a chart.present somebody as something Shakespeare presents the hero as a noble man doomed to make mistakes.present yourself as something The government presents itself as being sensitive to environmental issues.5speech [transitive] to give a speech in which you offer an idea, plan etc to be considered or accepted: Our manager is due to present the report at the end of the month.present something to somebody On January 3 the company will present its plans to the bank.6document/ticket [transitive] to show something such as an official document or ticket to someone in an official position: You must present your passport to the customs officer.7theatre/cinema [transitive] to give a performance in a theatre, cinema etc, or broadcast a programme on television or radio: Edinburgh Theatre Company presents ‘The Wind in the Willows’.8television/radio [transitive] British English if you present a television or radio programme, you introduce its different parts SYN host American English: Thursday’s ‘The Late Show’ was presented by Cynthia Rose.9appearance [transitive] to give something or someone a particular appearance or style: The restaurant likes to present food with style.10something presents itself if a situation, opportunity etc presents itself, it suddenly happens or exists: I’ll tell her as soon as the opportunity presents itself.11formally introduce somebody [transitive] to formally introduce someone to another person, especially to someone of a very high rank: I was presented to the Queen in 1964.12present your apologies/compliments etc formal used to greet someone, say sorry to them etc very politely: Mrs. Gottlieb presents her apologies and regrets she will not be able to attend.13illness [intransitive, transitive] medical to show an illness by having a particular symptom (=sign of an illness): The doctor asked whether any of the children had been presenting any unusual symptoms. Three of the five patients presented with fever and severe headaches.14present arms when soldiers present arms, they hold their guns straight up in front of them while an officer or other important person walks pastCOLLOCATIONS– Meaning 2nounspresent a problem· These mountain roads present problems even to experienced drivers.present difficulties· Juggling work and family responsibilities presents difficulties for women.present a challenge· I'm enjoying my new job because it presents an interesting challenge.present a threat· The disease presents a grave threat to the livestock industry.present an obstacle (=cause a problem that is difficult to deal with or solve)· The lack of money presented a massive obstacle. present1 adjective present2 verb present3 noun presentpres‧ent3 /ˈprezənt/ ●●● S2 W3 noun Word Origin Examples Thesaurus Collocations Phrases 1present (1)[countable] something you give someone on a special occasion or to thank them for something SYN gift: I’m looking for a present for Mark.2the present a)the time that is happening now: Stop worrying about the past and live in the present. The film is set sometime between 1995 and the present. ‘When do you want to start?’ ‘Well, there’s no time like the present (=used to say that if you are going to do something at all, you should do it now).’ b)technical the form of the verb that shows what exists or is happening now SYN the present tense3at present at this time SYN now: The item you want is not available at present. At present, the airport handles 110 flights a day.RegisterIn everyday English, people usually say at the moment rather than at present:· I’m looking for a new job at the moment.4for the present something that exists or will be done for the present exists now and will continue for a while, though it may change in the future: The company is still in business, at least for the present.RegisterIn everyday English, people usually say for now, rather than for the present:· That’s all we have time for, for now.COLLOCATIONSverbsgive somebody a present· He gave everyone a present.give something as a present· I was given this book as a present.buy somebody a present (also get somebody a present informal)· I want to buy a present for Lucy but I’m not sure what she’d like.· Did you get Bill a birthday present?get a present (=receive a present)· Children soon learn to enjoy giving presents as well as getting them.wrap a present· She spent the afternoon wrapping Christmas presents.open/unwrap a present· Can we open our presents now?exchange presents (=give each other a present)· We always exchange Christmas and birthday presents.ADJECTIVES/NOUN + presenta birthday present· Thanks for the birthday present.a Christmas present· What would Dad like as a Christmas present?a wedding present· His wedding present to her had been a diamond necklace.COMMON ERRORS ► Don’t say ‘unpack a present’. Say open a present.
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