present

['preznt,pri'zent]

n.礼物, 现在
adj.出席的, 现在的, 当前的, 存在的
v.提出, 赠送, 呈现

a.

1. 出席的, 在场的[F]

How many people were present at the meeting?

到会的有多少人?

2. 现在的, 当前的[B]

I'm not at all satisfied with the present situation.

我对目前的情况一点都不满意。

3. 【语】现在时的[B]

4. 留在记忆里的, 不能忘记的[F][+in/to]

n.

1. 现在, 目前[the S]

There is no time like the present.

机不可失, 时不再来。

2. 【语】现在时态[U][C]

3. 【律】本文件

词形变化

名词: presentness | 动词过去式: presented | 动词过去分词: presented | 动词现在分词: presenting | 动词第三人称单数: presents |

词义辨析

反义:

a.在场的; 目前的

absent  past  future  

英英释义

名词 present:

the period of time that is happening now; any continuous stretch of time including the moment of speech

同义词：nowadays

something presented as a gift

a verb tense that expresses actions or states at the time of speaking

同义词：present tense

动词 present:

show or demonstrate something to an interested audience

同义词：show, demo, exhibit, demonstrate

bring forward and present to the mind

同义词：represent, lay out

perform (a play), especially on a stage

同义词：stage, represent

hand over formally

同义词：submit

introduce

同义词：pose

give, especially as an honor or reward

同义词：award

give as a present; make a gift of

同义词：give, gift

deliver (a speech, oration, or idea)

同义词：deliver

cause to come to know personally

同义词：introduce, acquaint

represent in a painting, drawing, sculpture, or verbally

同义词：portray

present somebody with something, usually to accuse or criticize

同义词：confront, face

formally present a debutante, a representative of a country, etc.

recognize with a gesture prescribed by a military regulation; assume a prescribed position

同义词：salute

形容词 present:

temporal sense; intermediate between past and future; now existing or happening or in consideration

spatial sense; being or existing in a specified place

短语词组

at present

1. 目前; 现在

We don't need it at present.

我们现在不需要。

for the present

1. 暂时

Let's stop doing it for the present.

我们暂时停一下工作。

present to

1. 出现在

A vivid picture was present to his mind.

一幅生动的画面出现在他的脑海里。

up to the present

1. 至今; 到现在为止

Up to the present, we've had no news about him.

我们至今还没有他的消息。

补充

presentpresent英:[ˈprezənt] 美:[ˈprɛznt]adj.1.出席的, 到场的How many of the group are present today?今天该组有多少人出席?2.现在的, 目前的He judged the present situation badly.他很糟糕地错估了当前形势。3.存在的, 含有的Analysis showed that water was present in the mixture.分析的结果表明混合物中含有水。4.正在处理或讨论中的We hesitated to accept the present proposal.我们对是否接受这一正在讨论的建议犹豫不决。n.1.现在; 目前Writers of history books often attempt to integrate the past with the present.写历史书的人总是力图把过去与现在联系起来。2.礼物, 赠品He gave me a handsome present.他给我一份很好的礼物。 [priˈzent]vt.1.出现; 出席; 显示The question naturally presented itself in my mind.我的脑海中自然而然地出现了这个问题。2.介绍Miss Smith, may I present Mr. Brown?史密斯小姐, 让我把布朗先生引荐给你好吗?3.赠与; 交给We presented him a basketball on his birthday.他生日那天我们送给他一个篮球。

例句

1. the government's present economic difficulties政府目前的经济困难 2. He has brought much of the present crisis on himself.目前的大部分危机都是他自己引上身的。 3. the present political climate当下的政治气候 4. The present system has many failings.现行体制还有许多缺陷。 5. the present situation现状 6. No statement can be made at the present time.目前不能发表任何声明。 7. Some two hundred people were present to witness the event.大约两百人到场见证了这一事件。 8. The whole family was present.全家人都在场。 9. There was a photographer present.有一名摄影师在场。 10. He had been present at the dance.他出席了舞会。 11. Nearly 85% of men are present at the birth of their children.接近85%的男性在他们的孩子出生时都在场。 12. He wasn't present at the meeting.他没有出席会议。 13. Will all those present who were not here last week, please raise their hands.在场的诸位如有上周没来的请举一下手。 14. The bacterium is naturally present in large numbers in the intestine.这种细菌大量地自然存在于肠道内。 15. This form of vitamin D is naturally present in breast milk.这种形式的维生素D天然存在于母乳中。 16. The present study carries the story forward into the 1960s.本研究将这一说法前溯到20世纪60年代的背景下加以分析。 17. art from the period of Giotto to the present day从乔托时期到现在的艺术 18. monastic music of the present day当代寺院音乐 19. Don't forget to get a present for your mother's birthday.别忘记为你母亲准备一份生日礼物。 20. I'm going to buy a present for my nephew.我打算为我的侄子买一样礼物。 21. This book would make a great Christmas present.这本书可作为一个极好的圣诞礼物。 22. The carpet was a wedding present from the Prime Minister.这块地毯是首相赠送的结婚礼物。 23. Just look at the present he's given me!看看他给我的礼物！ 24. I'll make you a present of a new car.我会送给你一辆新车。 25. We have to come to terms with the present.我们必须接受现实。 26. his struggle to reconcile the past with the present他为协调过去和现在所作的努力 27. Then her thoughts would switch to the present.然后, 她的思绪会切换到现在。 28. continuing right up to the present一直持续到现在 29. Sanctions should remain in place for the present.制裁应该暂时保留。 30. At present, children under 14 are not permitted in bars.目前, 14岁以下的儿童不允许进入酒吧。 31. I don't want to get married at present.眼下我还不想结婚。 32. There is no way at present of predicting which individuals will develop the disease.目前还没有办法预测哪些人会患这种病。 33. They should try to live in the present a bit more instead of always dwelling on the past.他们应该试着更多地活在当下, 而不是一味沉湎于过去。 34. No time like the present, I thought, despite the late hour.现在正是时候, 我心想, 尽管时间已经很晚了。 35. 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。没有比现在更好的时机了。 36. Prince Michael of Kent presented the prizes.肯特亲王迈克尔颁发了奖品。 37. The Awards were presented by Sir Robin Day.奖项是由罗宾•戴爵士颁发的。 38. The mayor presented him with a gold medal at an official city reception.在一次正式的市政招待会上, 市长给他颁发了一枚金质奖章。 39. Professor Brown will be presenting the findings at the Beatson International Cancer Conference today.布朗教授今天将在比特森国际癌症研讨会上提交自己的研究成果。 40. We presented three options to the unions for discussion.我们向工会提出了3种选择供讨论。 41. The group intended to present this petition to the parliament.该组织打算把这份请愿书呈交议会。 42. We presented the information in a variety of chart forms.我们用各种形式的图表呈现了信息。 43. Parsons presents us with a beguilingly simple outline of social evolution.帕森斯向我们展示了一个迷人的社会演进简况。 44. We were presented with a fait accompli.我们被告知了一个既成事实。 45. This presents something of a problem.这多少带来了一点问题。 46. The future will present many challenges.未来会出现很多挑战。 47. The new laws on tax present a threat for small businesses.关于税收的新法律对小企业构成了威胁。 48. This summer school presents an opportunity to experience all aspects of dance.这个暑期班提供了一个全方位体验舞蹈的机会。 49. Public policy on the family presents liberals with a dilemma.针对家庭的公共政策使自由主义者面临两难处境。 50. Her lawyer wanted to present her in the most favourable light.她的律师想从最有利的方面来介绍她。 51. It was really only speculation presented as fact.那其实只是把猜测说成了事实。 52. The government has presented these changes as major reforms.政府将这些变化描述为重大的改革。 53. One of them presented himself as an ecologist.他们其中一人称自己是生态学家。 54. The British like to present themselves as a nation of dog-lovers.英国人喜欢把自己描述为爱狗的民族。 55. In presenting a more professional image, the party risks losing its individuality.在向人展示出一种更加专业形象的同时, 该党冒有丧失自身个性的风险。 56. presenting a calm and dignified face to the world at large向全世界展示出一副冷静庄严的面孔 57. May I present Mr Rudolph Wallace?请允许我介绍鲁道夫•华莱士先生。 58. I'd like to present our guest speaker, Janice Wilkinson.我来介绍一下我们的特邀演讲者, 贾尼丝•威尔金森。 59. He was presented to the Queen at a reception at Buckingham Palace.在白金汉宫的一次招待会上他被引见给了女王。 60. Fox stepped forward and presented him to Jack.福克斯上前一步, 把他介绍给了杰克。 61. 'University Link', compiled and presented by Dr Brian Smith由布赖恩•史密斯博士汇编并主持的节目《大学纽带》 62. She presents a monthly arts programme on the BBC.她在英国广播公司主持一档月度艺术节目。 63. Scottish Opera presents a startling new production of the operatic drama The Turn of the Screw.苏格兰歌剧院上演了一出令人耳目一新的歌剧《碧庐冤孽》。 64. We presented ourselves to the authorities promptly.我们立即面见了当局。 65. She was told to present herself at the Town Hall at 11.30.她被告知11点30分到达市政厅。 66. all those tricks which would help him to present himself in a more confident way in public所有那些能使他在公众面前表现得更为自信的窍门 67. A further obstacle has presented itself, however.然而, 突然又出现了一个障碍。 68. Was he going to do it again if the opportunity presented itself?如果机会出现, 他还会再次那么做吗？ 69. Their colleagues insulted them whenever the opportunity presented itself.他们的同事一有机会就会侮辱他们。 70. to present a university with a foundation scholarship赠予大学一项由基金会提供的奖学金 71. present arms!举枪致敬！ 72. She presented with postnatal depression.她出现了产后抑郁症。 73. She presents well in public.她展示了良好的公众形象。 74. He had the honour of being presented to the king.他有幸觐见国王。 75. The exhibition presented a picture of general prosperity in China's economy.展览会展示了中国经济一片欣欣向荣的景象。 76. When are the committee presenting the plan?委员会什么时候提出报告? 77. They presented a sum of money to the college in memory of their son.他们向学院赠送了一笔款项以纪念他们的儿子。 78. to present one's apologies to someone向某人致歉 79. to present a new aspect描述一派新气象 80. to present Christ in the church在教堂供奉耶稣基督 81. The soldiers were ordered to present arms.士兵们奉命举枪致敬。 82. Who will present his show while he's away?他不在时，将由谁主持播放他的节目? 83. The Capital Theatre presents “Cai Wenji” in a new production.首都剧场上演新戏《蔡文姬》。 84. The grand jury presented many offenses.大陪审团裁决许多犯法行为。 85. present!瞄准! 86. to present by breech(婴儿)臀部先露 87. a doctor must be present at the ringside.拳击台边必须有医生在场。 88. the speech caused embarrassment to all those present.这些话使所有在场的人感到尴尬。 89. organic molecules are present in comets.彗星上存在有机分子。 90. she did not expect to find herself in her present situation.她没料到自己会是现在这样的处境。 91. the present article cannot answer every question.这篇文章无法回答每个问题。 92. they are happy and at peace, refusing to think beyond the present.他们快乐又安宁，不愿想以后的事。 93. the verbs are all in the present.所有动词都是现在时。 94. membership at present stands at about 5,000.眼下会员数已达5,000左右。 95. ‘When do you want me to leave?’ ‘No time like the present.’.“你想让我什么时候离开？”“就现在。”。 96. the premises outlined in red on the Plan annexed to these presents.附于本文件平面图上红笔勾勒的房屋连地基。 97. the duke presented certificates to the men.亲王把证书授予那些人。 98. my pupils presented me with some flowers.学生们送我一些花。 99. he stopped and presented his passport.他停下并递上护照。 100. may I present my wife?.请允许我介绍我夫人。 101. may I present the greetings of my master?.请允许我转达主人对你的问候。 102. a cheque presented by Mr Jackson was returned by the bank.杰克逊提交的支票被银行退回。 103. the Late Show was presented by Cynthia Rose.晚间节目由辛西娅•罗斯播报。 104. this should not present much difficulty.这应该不会带来太多困难。 105. the EC presented a united front over the crisis.欧盟展示了对付该危机的团结一致。 106. the prime minister presented himself as a radical figure.首相介绍自己是激进派。 107. he failed to present himself in court.他没能到庭。 108. when a favourable opportunity presented itself he would submit his proposition.当时机有利时，他会提交他的提议。 109. the patient presented with mild clinical encephalopathy.病人显露了轻微的临床脑病。 110. they were to present their rifles, take aim, and fire.他们就要端起步枪，对准目标开火。 111. a Christmas present.一件圣诞礼物。 112. he had made a present of a hacienda to the president.他把一座大庄园作为礼物送给总统。 113. We hope to overcome our present difficulties very soon.我们希望很快就能克服目前的困难。 114. There were 200 people present at the meeting.有200人出席这个会议。 115. In some countries traditional methods of farming have survived to the present day.在一些国家，传统的耕种方法沿用至今。 116. a birthday/wedding/leaving/Christmas present生日╱结婚╱送别╱圣诞节礼物 117. All the dancers were presented with flowers.所有舞蹈演员都有人给他们献花。 118. Flowers were presented to all the dancers.鲜花献给了所有舞蹈演员。 119. Good teachers try to present their material in an interesting way.好的教师会设法以有趣的方式讲课。 120. Learning English presented no problem to him.学习英语对他不成问题。 121. The manager presented us with a bill for the broken chair.有把椅子给我们弄坏了，经理给我们开了一张索赔账单。 122. The Theatre Royal is presenting a new production of ‘Ghosts’.皇家剧院正公演全新制作的《鬼魂》。 123. The teams were presented to the President before the game.比赛开始之前，两支球队获引见给总统。 124. a birthday/Christmas/anniversary/wedding present生日/圣诞节/周年/结婚礼物 125. Here's a present for you from John.这是约翰给你的礼物。 126. I gave/got her a book as a present.我送给她/给她买了一本书作为礼物。 127. Did you wrap the presents?你包好礼物没有？ 128. He presented the queen with a diamond necklace.他赠送给女王一条钻石项链。 129. He was presented with a medal at the ceremony.典礼上他被授予一枚奖章。 130. "She presented a check for $5,000 to the charity."她给慈善机构捐赠了一张5000美元的支票。 131. The scientist presented his results/report to the committee.科学家向委员会陈述了他的成果/报告。 132. She will be presenting a paper on methods for teaching ESL at the conference.在大会上她将宣读一篇关于英语作为第二语言教学方法的论文。 133. What time will you be presenting?你什么时候做陈述？ 134. The defense will present [=produce] evidence refuting the charges.被告方将提出证据反驳指控。 135. An offer was presented for our consideration.报价提出来了，供我们考虑。 136. "The opportunity presented itself [=became available], and she took advantage of it."机遇来了，她也把握住了。 137. The Main Street Theater Company is presenting Shakespeare's Othello next month.主街剧院公司下个月将上演莎士比亚的《奥赛罗》。 138. The museum is presenting an exhibition of paintings by Monet.博物馆正在举办莫奈画展。 139. He presented his ID to the security guard.他向安检人员出示他的身份证件。 140. You'll be required to present a passport when you cross the border.过境时要求出示护照。 141. "No matter how the government tries to present what happened, it was a tragic mistake."无论政府怎样努力解释所发生的事情，这都是一个悲剧性的错误。 142. The article presents an accurate picture of the contemporary lives of Japanese women.这篇文章准确描述了当代日本女性的生活状况。 143. The candidate tried to present a more upbeat image of himself.候选人努力呈现出更积极向上的个人形象。 144. She presents herself as a very ambitious person.她表现出是个很有抱负的人。 145. Storing these delicate artifacts presents [=poses] a challenge for the college.对学院来说，保管这些精美的工艺品是个挑战。 146. The conflicting information presents a dilemma (for us): which numbers are correct?互相矛盾的信息给我们造成了困惑：哪些数字是正确的？ 147. The shortages presented a serious problem to the government. = The shortages presented the government with a serious problem.各种匮乏给政府造成了严重问题。 148. We have been presented with a difficult task.我们面临一个艰难的任务。 149. I am pleased to present our first comedian of the night.我很高兴请出我们今晚的第一位笑星。 150. He was presented as ambassador to the king.他作为大使被引见给国王。 151. She was ordered to present herself at court [=to go to court] the next day.她被要求第二天出庭。 152. Please allow me to present my apologies (to you).请允许我（向您）致歉。 153. Let me present my congratulations and best wishes (to you) on this happy occasion.在这一幸福的时刻，让我（向你）表达我的祝贺和美好祝愿。 154. She presents [=(US) hosts] a popular game show.她主持一档很火的电视有奖竞赛节目。 155. the presenter of the award颁奖仪式主持人 156. The presenter spoke well.主持人说得很好。 157. (Brit) the presenter [=(US) host] of the game show电视有奖竞赛节目主持人 158. the present [=current] situation当前形势 159. No further changes are planned at the present time. [=now]目前尚无计划做进一步改进。 160. The game has existed in its present form for more than 300 years.这个游戏以目前的形式存在了300多年。 161. the company's present [=(more commonly) current] employees公司当前员工 162. the present leadership of the Senate [=the people who have positions of power in the Senate now]参议院的现任领导层 163. "The ceremony honors our soldiers, past and present. [=people who were soldiers in the past and people who are soldiers now]"典礼嘉奖了我们的军人，无论是退伍的还是现役的。 164. She was present at the meeting.她出席了会议。 165. There was a large crowd present in the auditorium.礼堂挤得满满的。 166. “John Smith?” “present!” [=here]“约翰·史密斯？”“到！” 167. There were high levels of lead present in the water. [=the water contained high levels of lead]水中含有大量的铅。 168. The students are all present and accounted for.学生都到齐了。 169. "Men are such jerks—present company excepted/excluded, of course."男人们如此愚蠢，当然，在座的除外。 170. "No one—present writer included—thought the plan would work. [=no one, including me, thought the plan would work]"没有人——包括本作者在内——认为这个计划会行得通。 171. "She is promoting her latest movie, which the present writer has not yet seen. [=which I have not yet seen]"她正在宣传她的最新电影，我本人还没看过。 172. "Past, present, and future are all linked together."过去、现在和未来都连在一起。 173. "the past, the present, and the future"过去、现在和未来 174. Let's leave things as they are for the present. We may change them in the future.咱们让事情保持现状吧。将来可以再做改动。 175. I have worked here from 2000 to the present.我自2000年到现在一直在这儿工作。 176. Geologists believe that the present is the key to the past.地质学家相信现在是通向过去的钥匙。 177. There's no time like the present for getting things done! [=it is best to get things done right away instead of waiting until later]做事要抓紧，当下最宝贵！ 178. He was trying to escape his present by living in the past.他试图通过生活在过去来逃避现状。 179. She moved the company out of a troubled past and into a profitable present.她把公司从过去的混乱状态变成现在的盈利状态。 180. The verb is in the present.这个动词是现在时态。 181. Things were bad then but they're better at present.当时情况很糟糕，但现在好了。 182. At present I am working as a substitute teacher.目前，我是一名代课教师。