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1. 作为形容词(重音在第一音节),present放在名词之前表示“现在的、目前的”。例如at the present time在目前 / in the present case在当前这件事情上 / the present writer作者(我)。放在名词之后作为定语或表语,则表示“在场的”。例如all those present 全体到会者 / a protein present in the blood血液中包含的一种蛋白质 / She was present at the ceremony. 她参加了该仪式。试比较:the members present到会的成员,the present members现有的成员。


2. 作为动词(重音在末音节,及物,第四类),同provide和supply相似,搭配比较特别,可以是容易理解的to present something to somebody。例如to present a petition to the government向政府提出请愿,但也可以是to present somebody with something。例如This model of monopoly presents the world with the threat that energy supplies can be broken off at any moment for political, not economic, reasons.这种垄断模式,使得全世界面临一个威胁,就是能源供应随时可能因为政治原因而非经济原因而被切断。

present, bonus, gift, grant, gratuity, largess, tip:

These words denote something given freely to a person, group or institution for use or pleasure. Present and gift are the most general words, and they are applied to anything, large or small, material or non-material, that is given without expectation of return or compensation. Present and gift may be used interchangeably to denote things bestowed upon another: a birthday present; a Christmas gift. However, present is a less formal word than gift and is more likely to be applied to things of nominal cost, while gift may suggest a donation of considerable value. [Each child brought a present to the teacher; The foundation made a gift of a million dollars to the university.] An admirable quality or talent which seems to have been bestowed miraculously by nature is also called a gift, but never a present: the gift of prophecy; a gift for writing poetry.

Largess is a somewhat pompous word for a bountiful gift conferred in an ostentatious manner, often among many recipients. The word hints at condescension on the part of the giver and is often used ironically: an indifferent salesman who received orders through the largess of his wealthy uncle; the poor who live on the largess of public assistance.

A grant is a gift of money or its equivalent to a person or an institution to enable the recipient to accomplish a specific end: a grant to a scholar to do research; a grant to a university to purchase a computer. Grants commonly involve considerable sums and are often given by public authority: a grant of land to establish an agricultural college.

A bonus is something paid or given in addition to what is usual or stipulated. An employer may give his staff a cash bonus at the end of the year, or he may reward a particularly valued employee with a bonus of an extra week’s holiday. A bonus is also a grant, as of money or insurance, to citizens who have rendered military service.

Gratuity and tip both imply an unspecified sum of money given voluntarily in return for a service or the expectation of special attention. Gratuity is the more formal word and points to a more substantial gift than does tip: a tip to a waiter or porter; a gratuity on retiring from the firm he had served faithfully for 30 years.

SEE: BEQUEST.

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The word present has multiple meanings, most of which concern giving (a present is a gift) or time (the present is right now).
The verb present might mean to deliver something like a speech, or perform something like a play. On formal occasions, when we present someone, we introduce them, usually to a group or to the public. Present might also mean "to submit" or "hand over." In grammar, the present tense expresses actions or states occurring at the time we're speaking of them, that is to say, at this moment.
WORD FAMILY
presence: presences/present: presence, presentable, presentation, presented, presenter, presenting, presently, presentment, presentness, presents/presentable: presentably, unpresentable/presentation: presentational, presentations/presenter: presenters/presentment: presentments/unpresentable: unpresentably
USAGE EXAMPLES
“The quotes come from sources who were present when the statements were made or who were told about the statements shortly after they were made.”
New York Times(Jul 11, 2014)
"The report presented in the meeting created a situation that required China to respond," said one participant, who did not want to be named.
BBC(Jul 11, 2014)
On Thursday, Jackson said the contract was not an issue, adding that he had actually presented Anthony with about five different offers.
New York Times(Jul 11, 2014)
Also present at the repatriation ceremony was Mark A. Norell, curator-in-charge of the American Museum of Natural History's Division of Paleontology.
US News(Jul 11, 2014)
Also present at the repatriation ceremony was Mark A. Norell, curator-in-charge of the American Museum of Natural History’s Division of Paleontology.
Washington Times(Jul 10, 2014)
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adjtemporal sense; intermediate between past and future; now existing or happening or in consideration
the present leader
articles for present use
the present topic
the present system
present observations
Synonyms
latter-day
belonging to the present or recent times
inst, instant
in or of the present month
immediate
of the present time and place
existing
presently existing
Antonyms:
past
earlier than the present time; no longer current
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future
yet to be or coming
noncurrent
not current or belonging to the present time
incoming
arriving at a place or position
outgoing
leaving a place or a position
old
of long duration; not new
ago, agone
gone by; or in the past
ancient
belonging to times long past especially of the historical period before the fall of the Western Roman Empire
bygone, bypast, departed, foregone, gone
well in the past; former
chivalric, knightly, medieval
characteristic of the time of chivalry and knighthood in the Middle Ages
early, former, other
belonging to the distant past
erstwhile, former, old, one-time, onetime, quondam, sometime
belonging to some prior time
former, late, previous
(used especially of persons) of the immediate past
historic, historical
belonging to the past; of what is important or famous in the past
last
immediately past
late, recent
of the immediate past or just previous to the present time
olden
long past
other
recently past
prehistoric, prehistorical
belonging to or existing in times before recorded history
then
at a specific prior time
ult, ultimo
in or of the month preceding the present one
approaching, coming, forthcoming, upcoming
of the relatively near future
future day
yet to come
early
expected in the near future
emerging, rising
coming to maturity
in store
in readiness; awaiting
prox, proximo
in or of the next month after the present
prospective
of or concerned with or related to the future
2
nthe period of time that is happening now; any continuous stretch of time including the moment of speech
that is enough for the present
he lives in the present with no thought of tomorrow
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3
na verb tense that expresses actions or states at the time of speaking
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2
adjbeing or existing in a specified place
the murderer is present in this room
present at the wedding
present at the creation
Synonyms
omnipresent, ubiquitous
being present everywhere at once
naturally occurring
existing by nature and without artificial aid
here
being here now
existing
existing in something specified
ever-present
being always present
attendant
being present (at meeting or event etc.) "attendant members of the congreation"
Antonyms:
absent
not being in a specified place
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away
not present; having left
introuvable
impossible to find
awol, truant
absent without permission
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nsomething presented as a gift
his tie was a present from his wife
2
vhand over formally
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3
vgive as a present; make a gift of
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vgive, especially as an honor or reward
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vpresent somebody with something, usually to accuse or criticize
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confront, face, face up
deal with (something unpleasant) head on
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vintroduce
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2
vcause to come to know personally
Synonyms:
acquaint, familiarise, familiarize
make familiar or conversant with
3
vformally present a debutante, a representative of a country, etc.
4
vgive an exhibition of to an interested audience
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vdeliver (a speech, oration, or idea)
The commencement speaker presented a forceful speech that impressed the students
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vperform (a play), especially on a stage
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vbring forward and present to the mind
We presented the arguments to him
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2
vrepresent abstractly, for example in a painting, drawing, or sculpture
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vrecognize with a gesture prescribed by a military regulation; assume a prescribed position
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present

[noun]

1 = gift, boon, donation, endowment, grant, gratuity, hand-out, offering, prezzie (informal)

[verb]

2 = introduce, acquaint with, make known

3 = put on, display, exhibit, give, show, stage

4 = give, award, bestow, confer, grant, hand out, hand over


present

[adjective]

1 = here, at hand, near, nearby, ready, there

2 = current, contemporary, existent, existing, immediate, present-day

[noun]

3 the present

= now, here and now, the present moment, the time being, today

4 at present

= just now, at the moment, now, right now

5 for the present

= for now, for the moment, for the time being, in the meantime, temporarily

present
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pres·ent \\ˈpre-zənt\\ noun
 ETYMOLOGY  Middle English, from Anglo-French, from presenter
 DATE  13th century
: something presented : gift

II
pre·sent \\pri-ˈzent\\ verb
 ETYMOLOGY  Middle English, from Anglo-French presenter, from Latin praesentare, from praesent-, praesens, adjective
 DATE  14th century
transitive verb
1.
  a.
    (1) to bring or introduce into the presence of someone especially of superior rank or status
    (2) to introduce socially
  b. to bring (as a play) before the public
2. to make a gift to
3. to give or bestow formally
4.
  a. to lay (as a charge) before a court as an object of inquiry
  b. to bring a formal public charge, indictment, or presentment against
5. to nominate to a benefice
6.
  a. to offer to view : show
  b. to bring to one's attention
      this presents a problem
7. to act the part of : perform
8. to aim, point, or direct (as a weapon) so as to face something or in a particular direction
intransitive verb
1. to present a weapon
2. to become manifest
3. to come forward as a patient
4. to make a presentation
Synonyms: see give
pre·sent·er noun

III
pres·ent \\ˈpre-zənt\\ adjective
 ETYMOLOGY  Middle English, from Anglo-French, from Latin praesent-, praesens, from present participle of praeesse to be before one, from prae- pre- + esse to be — more at is
 DATE  14th century
1. now existing or in progress
2.
  a. being in view or at hand
  b. existing in something mentioned or under consideration
3. constituting the one actually involved, at hand, or being considered
4. of, relating to, or constituting a verb tense that is expressive of present time or the time of speaking
5. obsolete : attentive
6. archaic : instant, immediate
pres·ent·ness noun

IV
pres·ent \\ˈpre-zənt\\ noun
 DATE  14th century
1.
  a. obsolete : present occasion or affair
  b. plural : the present words or statements; specifically : the legal instrument or other writing in which these words are used
2.
  a. the present tense of a language
  b. a verb form in the present tense
3. the present time
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- at present

present

adjective
/ˈpreznt/
/ˈpreznt/
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  1. [only before noun] existing or happening now现存的;当前的
    • I am not satisfied with the present situation.我对目前的状况不满意。
    • The present study has two main aims.本研究有两个主要目标。
    • 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。
    • You can’t use it in its present condition.照它目前这种情形,是无法使用的。
    Which Word? actual / current / presentactual / current / present
    • Actual does not mean current or present. It means ‘real’ or ‘exact’, and is often used in contrast with something that is not seen as real or exact:actual 与 current 或 present 意义不同,其含义为真实的或确实的,常与不真实或不确实的事物形成对比
      • I need the actual figures, not an estimate.我需要确切的数字,而不是估计。
    • Present means ‘existing or happening now’:present 意为现存、现行
      • How long have you been in your present job?你干现在这工作多长时间了?
    • Current also means ‘existing or happening now’, but can suggest that the situation is temporary:current 也指现存、现行,但含暂时之义
      • The factory cannot continue its current level of production.这家工厂不能维持目前的生产水平。
    • Actually does not mean ‘at the present time’. Use currently, at present or at the moment instead.actually 无现在、目前之义,表示此义用 currently、at present 或 at the moment。
    see also present dayTopics Timea1
    Oxford Collocations Dictionaryverbs
    • be
    • remain
    adverb
    • ever
    • physically
    • naturally
    phrases
    • past and present
    See full entry
  2. [not before noun] (of a person) being in a particular place出现;在场;出席
    • I wasn’t present when the doctor examined him.医生检查他时我不在场。
    • The mistake was obvious to all those present.这个错误对所有在场的人都是显而易见的。
    • present at something There were 200 people present at the meeting.有 200 人出席会议。
    • Most fathers wish to be present at the birth of their child.大多数父亲希望在孩子出生时就在场。
    • Simply to be physically present was all that was required.所要求的只是本人亲自出席。
    opposite absent
    Oxford Collocations Dictionaryverbs
    • be
    • remain
    adverb
    • ever
    • physically
    • naturally
    phrases
    • past and present
    See full entry
  3. [not before noun] (of a thing or a substance事物或物质) existing in a particular place or thing存在
    • The threat of force was always present.武力威胁始终存在。
    • the ever present risk of pollution一直存在的污染危险
    • present in something 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,尸体中有微量砷。
    opposite absent
    Oxford Collocations Dictionaryverbs
    • be
    • remain
    adverb
    • ever
    • physically
    • naturally
    phrases
    • past and present
    See full entry
  4. Word Originadjective Middle English: via Old French from Latin praesent- ‘being at hand’, present participle of praeesse, from prae ‘before’ + esse ‘be’.
Idioms
all present and correct (British English)
(North American English all present and accounted for)
  1. 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 excepted
  1. (informal) used after being rude or critical about somebody to say that the people you are talking to are not included in the criticism在座诸位除外;与这里的各位无关
    • The people in this office are so narrow-minded, present company excepted, of course.当然,这个办公室里的人头脑狭窄,现在的公司除外。

present

noun
/ˈpreznt/
/ˈpreznt/
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  1. a thing that you give to somebody as a gift礼物;礼品
    • What can I get him for a birthday present?我给他送点什么生日礼物呢?
    • Christmas/wedding presents圣诞/结婚礼物
    • I want to give you a little present.我想给你一点礼物。
    • as a present He gave her the painting as a present.他把这幅画作为礼物送给了她。
    • present for somebody We have a present for you.我们有礼物给你。
    • I still need to buy a present for my boyfriend.我仍然需要为我的男朋友买一件礼物。
    • present from somebody That dress was a present from my sister.那衣服是我姐姐送的礼物。
    Extra Examples
    • At Christmas, family and friends exchange presents.圣诞节时家人和朋友们互送礼物。
    • Customers may return unwanted presents in exchange for vouchers.客户可能会送回他们不想要的礼物来换取购物券。
    • It's a present to us all from Granny.这是奶奶送给我们大家的礼物。
    • My nephew loves this bike so I'm going to make him a present of it.我侄子喜欢这辆自行车,所以我打算将它送给他。
    • Santa Claus handed out presents to the children.圣诞老人给孩子们分发礼物。
    • a present for my daughter送给我女儿的礼物
    Oxford Collocations Dictionaryadjective
    • Christmas
    • holiday
    • anniversary
    verb + present
    • buy
    • get
    • receive
    preposition
    • present for
    • present from
    • present to
    phrases
    • make somebody a present of something
    See full entry
  2. (usually the present)
    [singular] the time now目前;现在
    • in the present 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。
    • at present I'm sorry he's out at present (= now).很抱歉他这会儿不在。
    • to the present The book covers the period from the early 1990s to the present.该书涵盖了从1990年代初到现在的时期。
  3. the present
    (also present tense)
    [singular] (grammar语法) the form of a verb that expresses an action that is happening now or at the time of speaking现在时Topics Languagea1
  4. Word Originnoun sense 1 Middle English: from Old French, originally in the phrase mettre une chose en present à quelqu'un ‘put a thing into the presence of a person’. noun senses 2 to 3 Middle English: via Old French from Latin praesent- ‘being at hand’, present participle of praeesse, from prae ‘before’ + esse ‘be’.
Idioms
for the moment/present
  1. for now; for a short time目前;暂时
    • This house is big enough for the moment, but we'll have to move if we have children.这房子现在还够大。要是有了孩子,我们还得搬。
for the present/moment
  1. for now; for a short time目前;暂时
    • This house is big enough for the present, but we'll have to move if we have children.这所房子现在足够大,但如果有孩子,我们将不得不搬家。
(there is) no time like the present
  1. (saying) now is the best time to do something, not in the future现在是做…的最佳时机;现在不做更待何时

present

verb
/prɪˈzent/
/prɪˈzent/
Verb Forms
present simple I / you / we / they present
/prɪˈzent/
/prɪˈzent/
he / she / it presents
/prɪˈzents/
/prɪˈzents/
past simple presented
/prɪˈzentɪd/
/prɪˈzentɪd/
past participle presented
/prɪˈzentɪd/
/prɪˈzentɪd/
-ing form presenting
/prɪˈzentɪŋ/
/prɪˈzentɪŋ/
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    something to be considered考虑的事

  1. to show or offer something for other people to look at or consider提出;提交
    • present something Are you presenting a paper at the conference?你要在大会上宣读论文吗?
    • She presented some data on the 2016 presidential election.她介绍了一些有关2016年总统大选的数据。
    • The paper presents no evidence of a link.该文件没有提供任何证据。
    • The results presented here confirm our prediction.此处提供的结果证实了我们的预测。
    • Findings are presented in Table 9.结果列于表9。
    • He presents a convincing case.他展示了一个有说服力的案例。
    • present something to somebody 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。
    • present something for something Eight options were presented for consideration.已提出八项备选方案供审议。
    Extra Examples
    • The banks will begin to present their arguments today.银行将从今天开始发表自己的论点。
    • The opinions presented here are the author's.这里提出的意见是作者的。
    • He presented the information to his colleagues.他把信息告诉了同事。
    • The arguments were well researched and clearly presented.这些论点得到了透彻的研究,并被条理清楚地表述了出来。
    • The papers are only briefly presented here.这只是论文的简要介绍。
    • We have tried to present both sides of the debate.我们已尽力陈述了辩论双方的观点。
    • These two techniques are presented for illustration only.这两项技术仅供举例说明。
    • She was presented with a choice of three dates.给她提供了三个约会的选择。
    Oxford Collocations Dictionaryadverb
    • clearly
    • well
    • attractively
    verb + present
    • aim to
    • attempt to
    • seek to
    preposition
    • as
    • for
    • to
    See full entry
  2. give

  3. to give something to somebody, especially formally at a ceremony把…交给;颁发;授予
    • present something 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。
    • present somebody with something Last year she was presented with an award for lifetime achievement.去年,她获得了终身成就奖。
    • 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。
    • present something to somebody The sword was presented by the family to the museum.这家人把宝剑捐赠给了博物馆。
  4. something in particular way方式

  5. to show or describe something/somebody in a particular way(以某种方式)展现,显示,表现
    • present something 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。
    • present yourself + adv./prep. You need to present yourself better.你需要更善于展示自己。
    • present something/somebody/yourself as something 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 press presents this as a kind of victory.新闻界将此视为一种胜利。
    • The article presents these proposals as misguided.文章认为这些提案失当。
    Extra Examples
    • Hotel brochures are designed to present the most attractive aspects of the hotel.宾馆的小册子旨在介绍宾馆最吸引人之处。
    • This book fails to present her story in a coherent manner.这本书未能连贯地讲述她的故事。
    • I aim to tell the truth, present a product fairly, and please both the advertiser and the purchaser.我的目的是说实话,公平地展示产品,并请广告客户和购买者双方。
    • The results are presented graphically in Figure 2.图 2 形象地显示了结果。
    • The results can be presented visually in the form of a graph.结果可以用图表的形式直观表示出来。
    Oxford Collocations Dictionaryadverb
    • clearly
    • well
    • attractively
    verb + present
    • aim to
    • attempt to
    • seek to
    preposition
    • as
    • for
    • to
    See full entry
  6. problem/opportunity

  7. to cause something to happen or be experienced使发生;使经历
    • present something The course presents an excellent learning opportunity.本课程提供了一个极好的学习机会。
    • Freezing temperatures can present problems.冻结温度可能会带来问题。
    • Each year has presented slightly different challenges.每年提出的挑战略有不同。
    • Use of these chemicals may present a fire risk.使用这些化学品有可能导致失火。
    • Irradiation presents environmental dangers.辐射存在环境危险。
    • None of these parasites presents a threat to human health.这些寄生虫均未对人类健康构成威胁。
    • present somebody with something 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。
    • I was presented with the opportunity to play abroad.我获得了在国外玩的机会。
  8. itself本身

  9. (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 synonym arise
    • present itself 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。
    • present itself to somebody 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。
  10. radio/TV programme广播/电视节目

  11. present something (British English) 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。
    Topics TV, radio and newsb2
  12. play/broadcast戏剧;广播

  13. present something 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》。
    • The string orchestra of the Music School of Lemgo will present a concert in the Guildhall.莱姆戈音乐学校的弦乐团将在市政厅举行音乐会。
    Extra Examples
    • We plan to present the film uncensored and without commercial breaks.我们计划推出这部影片的未经删剪版,且不插入任何广告。
    • They are going to present the new model at the trade fair.他们将在商品交易会上推出这一新款。
    • The launch is to be formally presented to trade partners in early summer.这艘大型汽艇将会在初夏正式交给贸易伙伴。
  14. introduce somebody介绍

  15. present somebody (to somebody) (formal) to introduce somebody formally, especially to somebody 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。
  16. yourself自己

  17. present yourself 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。
  18. express something表达

  19. present something (to somebody) (formal) to offer or express something 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。
  20. cheque/bill支票;账单

  21. present something to give somebody 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。
  22. medical医学

  23. [intransitive, transitive] (medical医学) (of a patient or an illness) to have or show particular symptoms(以某种方式)展现,显示,表现
    • present with something The patient presented with a chest complaint.该患者出现胸部不适。
    • present as something This illness rarely presents as a chest wall tumour in young patients.在年轻患者中,这种疾病很少表现为胸壁肿瘤。
    • present something All these patients presented a chief complaint of frequent headaches.所有这些患者主要表现为经常头痛。
  24. Word Originverb Middle English: from Old French presenter, from Latin praesentare ‘place before’ (in medieval Latin ‘present as a gift’), from praesent- ‘being at hand’, present participle of praeesse, from prae ‘before’ + esse ‘be’.
Idioms
present arms
  1. (of soldiers士兵) to hold a rifle straight upwards in front of the body as a mark of respect持枪敬礼
present1
(stress on the first syllable)

adjective
1 a doctor must be present at the ringside
IN ATTENDANCE , attending, here, there, near, nearby, at hand, close/near at hand, adjacent, available, ready, accounted for.

-opposite(s): ABSENT.

2 organic compounds are present in the waste
IN EXISTENCE , existing, existent, extant.

-opposite(s): ABSENT.

3 in the present climate jobs are hard to come by
CURRENT , present-day, existing, contemporary, extant, immediate; archaic instant.

-opposite(s): PAST, FUTURE.

noun
forget the past and think about the present
NOW , today, the present time, the here and now, this day and age, the present moment, the time being.

-opposite(s): PAST, FUTURE.
at present at present he is very angry
AT THE MOMENT , just now, right now, at this time, in this day and age, nowadays, for the moment, at the present time, currently, presently, at this moment in time.

for the present for the present she stayed where she was
FOR THE TIME BEING , for now, for the moment, for the nonce, for a while, in the meanwhile, in the meantime, provisionally, temporarily, pro tem.

the present day from early times to the present day
MODERN TIMES , the present age/time, nowadays.

present2
(stress on the second syllable)

verb
1 Eddy will present the cheque to the winner
HAND OVER , donate, give, give out, dispense, hand out, confer, bestow, award, grant, gift, accord, extend, entrust, furnish.


2 the committee finally presented its report
SUBMIT , set forth, put forward, put up, proffer, offer, show, tender, advance, propose, propound, suggest, venture, bring up, broach, moot, air, ventilate, table, register, lay, lodge, introduce, move, volunteer.


3 may I present my wife?
INTRODUCE , make known, acquaint, make acquainted.


4 I called to present my warmest compliments
OFFER , give, send, tender.


5 they presented their new product at an exhibition last month
DEMONSTRATE , show, put on show/display/view, exhibit, display, introduce, launch, unveil, parade, flaunt.


6 they have a reputation for presenting good quality opera
STAGE , put on, put before the public, produce, mount, organize, perform, render, act.


7 she is to present a breakfast TV show
HOST , introduce, announce, compère, anchor, be the presenter of; N. Amer. informal emcee.


8 the authorities sought to present him as a common criminal
REPRESENT , describe, portray, depict, characterize.

present oneself

1 he was ordered to present himself at the office at ten
BE PRESENT , make an appearance, appear, attend, turn up.


2 making the most of opportunity when it presents itself
OCCUR , arise, happen, transpire, emerge, come about, appear, come up, crop up, pop up, turn up.

present3
(stress on the first syllable)

noun
a birthday present
GIFT , donation, offering, contribution, handout, presentation, bestowal, largesse, alms, charity, bonus, award, premium, bounty, boon, favour, bequest, legacy, settlement, subsidy, grant, endowment, benefaction, tip, gratuity, baksheesh; French pourboire; informal freebie, perk, prezzie, sweetener; formal perquisite; archaic conferment.

present
see
 ⇨ GIVE 3,4
 ⇨ NOW 4
 ⇨ PERFORM/PERFORMANCE 4
 ⇨ SHOW 1
 ⇨ SUGGEST 2
 ⇨ TELEVISION/RADIO 7
     • • •
at present/at the present time
be present
for the present
up to the present day/until the present day
present adjective | verb | noun
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pres·ent / 5prZznt ; 5prezEnt /adjective
1. PLACE 地方, not before nounin a particular place出席的,到场的; 存在的;ANTabsent
[+ at / in ]
Foreign observers were present at the elections.有外国观察员出席选举。
the gases present in the earth's atmosphere地球大气中存在的气体
2. MEMORY 记忆, not before nounto be felt strongly or remembered for a long time强烈感觉到的; 历历在目的:
[+ in ]
The memory of her brother's death is still present in her mind.哥哥去世时的情景她仍记忆犹新。
3. TIME 时间, only before nounhappening or existing now目前的,现在的; 现存的:
the present situation of the millions of people who are suffering poverty and disease遭受贫困和疾病折磨的几百万人民的现状
At the present time we have no explanation for this.目前我们还无法解释这件事。
4. the present day also the present in the time now, or modern times现在,目前; 现代:
The practice has continued from medieval times to the present day.这种做法从中世纪时期一直延续至今。
5. the present also the present tense technicalthe form of the verb that shows an existing state or action现在时:
the present tense of the verb 'to be'动词 to be 的现在时
6. all present and correct BrE, all present and accounted for AmEused to say that everyone who is supposed to be in a place, at a meeting etc is now here该到的都到了,如数到齐
7. present company excepted spokenused 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在座各位除外:
Women are never satisfied with anything! Present company excepted, of course.女人从来不会满足! 当然在座各位除外。
PRESENTLY
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pre·sent / prI5zZnt ; prI5zent /verb
1. GIVE 给予, Tto give something to someone, for example at a formal or official occasion颁发,授予; 赠送; 呈献; 呈递:
present sb with sth
He was presented with a bottle of champagne.有人送他一瓶香槟。
She was presented with an award .她获授一个奖项。
present sth to sb / sth
The computer centre presented a cheque for £500 to cancer research.那家计算机中心捐赠了一张 500 英镑的支票用于癌症研究。
2. CAUSE STH TO HAPPEN 使某事发生, Tto cause something to happen or exist使发生(存在),引起,造成:
present sb with sth
I knew I had presented her with an impossible task.我知道我给了她一项不可能完成的任务。
present a problem / difficulty
Large classes present great problems to many teachers.大班教学给许多老师造成很大困难。
3. present yourself to talk and behave in a particular way when you meet people待人处世; 展示自己:
He presents himself well.他很善于展示自己。
4. DESCRIPTION 描述, Tto show or describe someone or something描述; 展现; 表现:
The artist was determined to present an accurate picture.那位画家决定展现一幅精确的画面。
We'll present the information using a chart.我们将用图表来表示这些信息。
present sb as sth
Shakespeare presents the hero as a noble man doomed to make mistakes.莎士比亚把主人公表现成一位高尚却注定要犯错的人。
present yourself as sth
The government presents itself as being sensitive to environmental issues.政府表现出一副对环境问题很敏感的样子。
5. SPEECH 讲话, Tto give a speech in which you offer an idea, plan etc to be considered or accepted提出,陈述〔观点、计划等〕:
Our manager is due to present the report at the end of the month.我们的经理将于月底作汇报。
present sth to sb
On January 3 the company will present its plans to the bank.1 月 3 日该公司将向银行提交计划。
6. DOCUMENT / TICKET 文件/入场券, Tto show something such as an official document or ticket to someone in an official position呈递,出示:
You must present your passport to the customs officer.你必须向海关人员出示护照。
7. THEATRE / CINEMA 剧院/电影院, Tto give a performance in a theatre, cinema etc, or broadcast a programme on television or radio上演; 演出; 上映; 播出〔广播或电视节目〕:
Edinburgh Theatre Company presents 'The Wind in the Willows'.爱丁堡剧团演出《柳林风声》。
8. TELEVISION / RADIO 电视/广播, TBrEif you present a television or radio programme, you introduce its different parts主持〔广播或电视节目〕;SYNhost AmE:
Thursday's The Late Show was presented by Cynthia Rose.星期四的《深夜秀》是由辛西娅·罗丝主持的。
9. APPEARANCE 外观, Tto give something or someone a particular appearance or style〔以某种外观或风格〕提供:
The restaurant likes to present food with style.那家餐馆的食物总是色香味俱全。
10. sth presents itself if a situation, opportunity etc presents itself, it suddenly happens or exists某事物突然出现,某事物突然发生:
I'll tell her as soon as the opportunity presents itself .一有机会我就告诉她。
11. FORMALLY INTRODUCE SB 正式介绍某人, Tto formally introduce someone to another person, especially to someone of a very high rank〔正式地〕介绍,引见〔尤指向地位极高者〕:
I was presented to the Queen in 1964.我于 1964 年被引见给女王。
12. present your apologies / compliments etc formalused to greet someone, say sorry to them etc very politely致歉/致意等:
Mrs. Gottlieb presents her apologies and regrets she will not be able to attend.戈特利布夫人向您致以歉意,她因为不能出席而感到遗憾。
13. ILLNESS 疾病, I,Tmedicalto show an illness by having a particular SYMPTOM (=sign of an illness)表现出(症状):
The doctor asked whether any of the children had been presenting any unusual symptoms.医生询问是否有孩子表现出什么特别的症状。
Three of the five patients presented with fever and severe headaches.五位病人中有三位出现了发烧和剧烈头痛的症状。

 3 
pres·ent / 5prZznt ; 5prezEnt /noun
1. Csomething you give someone on a special occasion or to thank them for something礼物,赠品;SYNgift
I was searching for a present for Mark.我在找一份礼物送给马克。
birthday / Christmas present生日/圣诞礼物
I gave her a very special present for her birthday.我送给她一份很特别的生日礼物。
2. the present
a. the time that is happening now现在,目前:
Stop worrying about the past and live in the present.别再为过去烦恼,好好地过眼前的日子。
The film is set sometime between 1995 and the present.这部电影的背景是 1995 年到现在之间的某个时间。
'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) .“你想什么时候开始?”“没有比现在更合适的时候了。”
b. technicalthe form of the verb that shows what exists or is happening now〔动词的〕现在式,现在时形式;SYNthe present tense
3. at present at this time现在,目前;SYNnow
The item you want is not available at present.您想要的那件商品目前没有货。
At present, the airport handles 110 flights a day.目前,该机场每天有 110 个航班起落。
4. for 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暂时,暂且:
The company is still in business, at least for the present.这家公司仍在营业,至少目前如此。
present
I
noun
1
  ×: In the present she is involved in a project at the Housing Research Institute.
  : At present she is involved in a project at the Housing Research Institute.
     • • •
at present or at the present time (NOT in the present): 'I'm afraid that we're out of stock at present.'
Compare: 'In future, don't keep the customers waiting.'
2
  ?: At present I'm trying to improve my English.
  : At the moment I'm trying to improve my English.
     • • •
At present is used mainly in formal styles: 'At present there is insufficient evidence for the police to press charges.'
In other styles use at the moment, just now or right now : 'Alan is in bed with flu at the moment.' 'Mrs Blake is too busy to see anyone just now.'

II
verb
1
  ×: They decided to present a tiny kitten to their son.
  : They decided to give their son a tiny kitten.
     • • •
present (verb) = give something (to someone) during an official ceremony or meeting: 'The company's vice-president will now present the prize for the Best Salesperson of the Year.' 'Before leaving London, Mr Bush was presented with a petition from the Campaign for Nuclear Disarmament.'
2
  ×: Before leaving the examination room we had to present our answer papers.
  : Before leaving the examination room we had to hand in our answer papers.
     • • •
See PASS UP
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
present★★★★☆
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。

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。

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。

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]
  • 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。

12See also:presentation;
1.该说 at present,不可说 at the present,in present 或in the present。但 for the present 里必须有 the。at present 是“现在”,for the present 是“暂时”。

2.关于 present 和 gift 的区别,参见 gift 1

3.It is a present 通常作“这是人家送我的礼物”解。It is his present 通常是“这是他送我的礼物”。难得是“这是我送给他的礼物”。

4.说“把……送给(某人)”有下面的四种说法:
He presented a book to her.
He presented her with a book.
He made her a present of a book.
He made a present of a book to her.
注意 present(动词)很少有双宾语,如很少说 He presented her a book。

5.形容词 present 往往用在名词的后面作“到场的”或“出席的”解,如 those friends present(那些出席的朋友)和 There are other people present(还有其他出席的人们)。
Oxford Collocations dictionary for students of English


present
verb

ADV. clearly, well The arguments were well researched and clearly presented. | attractively, neatly | orally, visually The results can be presented visually in the form of a graph.

VERB + PRESENT aim to, attempt to, seek to, try to We have tried to present both sides of the debate. | be designed to Hotel brochures are designed to present the most attractive aspects of the hotel.

PREP. as He likes to present himself as a radical politician. | to He presented the information to his colleagues.


Oxford Collocations dictionary for students of English


present
adj.

VERBS be | remain

ADV. ever the ever present risk of pollution

PHRASES past and present a list of all club members, past and present


Oxford Collocations dictionary for students of English


present
noun

ADJ. anniversary, birthday, Christmas, wedding

VERB + PRESENT buy | get, receive | give sb, send sb | wrap (up) | open, unwrap

PREP. ~ for a present for my daughter | ~ from, ~ to It's a present to us all from Granny.

PHRASES make sb a present of sth My nephew loves this bike so I'm going to make him a present of it.

presentpresentnoun[搭配]ADJ.anniversary, birthday, Christmas, wedding
周年纪念/ 生日/ 圣诞/ 结婚礼物
[搭配]VERB + PRESENT buy
买礼物
get, receive
收到礼物
give sb, send sb
送给某人礼物
wrap (up)
包装礼物
open, unwrap
打开礼物
[搭配]PREP.~ for
给…的礼物:
a present for my daughter 送给我女儿的礼物~ from, ~ to
来自…的礼物;送给…的礼物:
It’s a present to us all from Granny. 这是奶奶送给我们大家的礼物。[搭配]PHRASESmake sb a present of sth
将某物赠送给某人:
My nephew loves this bike so I’m going to make him a present of it. 我侄子喜欢这辆自行车,所以我打算将它送给他。
presentverb[搭配]ADV.clearly, well
清晰地表述;有条理地提出:
The arguments were well researched and clearly presented. 这些论点进行了透彻的研究,并以条理清楚的语言表述了出来。attractively, neatly
引人注目地呈现;简要地提出
orally, visually
口头陈述;直观演示:
The results can be presented visually in the form of a graph. 结果可以以图表的形式直观表示出来。[搭配]VERB + PRESENT aim to, attempt to, seek to, try to
试图提出; 尽力演示:
We have tried to present both sides of the debate. 我们已尽力陈述了辩论双方的观点。be designed to
用于介绍…:
Hotel brochures are designed to present the most attractive aspects of the hotel. 宾馆的小册子旨在介绍宾馆最吸引人之处。[搭配]PREP.as
介绍为…:
He likes to present himself as a radical politician. 他喜欢把自己标榜为激进的政治家。to
向…介绍:
He presented the information to his colleagues. 他把信息告诉了同事。
presentadj.[搭配]VERBSbe
在场
remain
依旧存在
[搭配]ADV.ever
一直存在:
the ever present risk of pollution一直存在的污染造成的危险[搭配]PHRASESpast and present
过去和现在:
a list of all club members, past and present 俱乐部以往和现有所有成员的名单
展示
目前

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