present

adj.

1. 现存的；当前的
   existing or happening now
   1. in the present situation
      在当前形势下
   2. the present owner of the house
      现在的房主
   3. a list of all club members, past and present
      过去和现在的全部会员名单
   4. We do not have any more information at the present time .
      目前我们没有进一步的消息。
   5. 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。
2. 出现；在场；出席
   being in a particular place
   1. There were 200 people present at the meeting.
      有200人出席会议。
3. 存在
   existing in a particular place or thing
   1. Levels of pollution present in the atmosphere are increasing.
      大气中的污染程度正在加深。
   2. Analysis showed that traces of arsenic were present in the body.
      分析显示，尸体中有微量砒霜。

noun

1. 礼物；礼品
   a thing that you give to sb as a gift
   1. birthday/Christmas/wedding, etc. presents
      生日、圣诞节、结婚等礼物
   2. What can I get him for a birthday present?
      我给他送点什么生日礼物呢？
2. 目前；现在
   the time now
3. 目前；现在
   the time now

verb

给 give

1. 把…交给；颁发；授予
   to give sth to sb, especially formally at a ceremony
   1. 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。
   2. 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。
   3. The sword was presented by the family to the museum.
      这家人把宝剑捐赠给了博物馆。

考虑的事 sth to be considered

2. 提出；提交
   to show or offer sth for other people to look at or consider
   1. 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。
   2. Eight options were presented for consideration.
      已提出八项备选方案供审议。
   3. Are you presenting a paper at the conference?
      你要在大会上宣读论文吗？

方式 sth in particular way

3. （以某种方式）展现，显示，表现
   to show or describe sth/sb in a particular way
   1. 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。
   2. 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。
   3. You need to present yourself better.
      你需要更善于展示自己。
   4. 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。
   5. The article presents these proposals as misguided.
      文章把这些提案评为误导的产物。

麻烦 sb with problem

4. 使发生；使经历
   to cause sth to happen or be experienced
   1. 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。
   2. Use of these chemicals may present a fire risk.
      使用这些化学品可能有失火的危险。

本身 itself

5. 突然出现；显露；产生
   to suddenly happen or become available
   1. One major problem did present itself, though.
      不过，确实出现了一个重大问题。
   2. As soon as the opportunity presented itself, she would get another job.
      一有机会，她就会另谋新职 。
   3. 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。

广播 / 电视节目 radio/TV programme

6. 主持播放；主持（节目）
   to appear in a radio or television programme and introduce the different items in it
   1. She used to present a gardening programme on TV.
      她曾在电视上主持一个园艺节目。

戏剧；广播 play/broadcast

7. 上演；公演；推出
   to produce a show, play, broadcast, etc. for the public
   1. 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》。

介绍 introduce sb

8. 正式介绍；引见
   to introduce sb formally, especially to sb of higher rank or status
   1. May I present my fiancé to you?
      请允许我向您介绍我的未婚夫。

自己 yourself

9. 正式出席；莅临；出现
   to officially appear somewhere
   1. You will be asked to present yourself for interview.
      将请你到场面试。
   2. She was ordered to present herself in court on 20 May.
      她被传唤于5月20日出庭。

表达 express sth

10. （口头或书面）表达，表示
    to offer or express sth in speech or writing
    1. Please allow me to present my apologies.
       请允许我致歉。

支票；账单 cheque/bill

11. 交付；提交
    to give sb a cheque or bill that they should pay
    1. 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。
    2. The builders presented a bill for several hundred pounds.
       承建商送来了一份数百英镑的账单。

EXISTING OR HAPPENING NOW 存在的；正在发生的

1. ADJ 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.
   1. 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。
   2. ...the government's present economic difficulties...
      政府当前的经济难题
   3. It has been skilfully renovated by the present owners...
      现在的主人非常巧妙地将其翻修了。
   4. No statement can be made at the present time.
      目前不能发表任何声明。
2. N-SING 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.
   1. ...his struggle to reconcile the past with the present.
      他为协调过去和现在所付出的努力。
   2. ...continuing right up to the present...
      一直持续到现在
   3. Then her thoughts would switch to the present.
      然后，她的思绪会转到现在。
3. 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'.
4. PHRASE 目前；现在；眼下
   A situation that exists at present exists now, although it may change.
   1. 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。
   2. 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 当代；现代
   The present day is the period of history that we are in now.
   1. ...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
   2. ...monastic music of the present day.
      当代的寺庙音乐
6. PHRASE 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.
   1. 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 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.
   1. 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。

BEING SOMEWHERE 在某处

1. ADJ 出席的；在场的
   If someone is present at an event, they are there.
   1. The president was not present at the meeting...
      总裁没有出席这次会议。
   2. 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。
   3. The whole family was present.
      全家人都到场了。
2. ADJ （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.
   1. 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。
   2. 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。
   3. 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。

GIFT 礼物

1. N-COUNT 礼物；礼品
   A present is something that you give to someone, for example at Christmas or when you visit them.
   1. The carpet was a wedding present from the Prime Minister...
      这张地毯是首相送的结婚礼物。
   2. I bought a birthday present for my mother...
      我给母亲买了一份生日礼物。
   3. This book would make a great Christmas present.
      这本书会是一份很不错的圣诞礼物。

VERB USES 动词用法

1. VERB 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.
   1. 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。
   2. Prince Michael of Kent presented the prizes...
      肯特亲王迈克尔颁发了奖品。
   3. 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。
2. VERB 引起；导致；带来；提供
   If something presents a difficulty, challenge, or opportunity, it causes it or provides it.
   1. This presents a problem for many financial consumers...
      这给很多金融消费者带来了一个问题。
   2. The future is going to be one that presents many challenges...
      未来将会面临诸多挑战。
   3. 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。
   4. 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 （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.
   1. Their colleagues insulted them whenever the opportunity presented itself...
      一有机会，同事们就会侮辱他们。
   2. A further obstacle has presented itself, however.
      然而，突然又出现了一个障碍。
4. VERB 呈现；展示；陈述
   When you present information, you give it to people in a formal way.
   1. 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。
   2. We presented three options to the unions for discussion...
      我们向工会提供了3种选择供讨论。
   3. 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。
5. VERB 描述；形容
   If you present someone or something in a particular way, you describe them in that way.
   1. The government has presented these changes as major reforms...
      政府将这些变化描述为重大的改革。
   2. 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。
   3. 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 （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.
   1. ...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 表现；展现
   If someone or something presents a particular appearance or image, that is how they appear or try to appear.
   1. 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。
   2. 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。
   3. ...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 出席；到场
   If you present yourself somewhere, you officially arrive there, for example for an appointment.
   1. 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。
   2. We presented ourselves to the authorities promptly.
      我们立即向当局备案。
9. VERB 主持（电视或广播节目）
   If someone presents a programme on television or radio, they introduce each item in it.
   1. 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 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.
    1. 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 引见；介绍
    If you present someone to someone else, often an important person, you formally introduce them.
    1. 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。
    2. 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

1. The small group of onlookers presented a pathetic sight
   这一小群旁观者看起来真是让人悲哀。
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起的。
3. It has been skilfully renovated by the present owners
   现在的主人非常巧妙地将其翻修了。
4. No statement can be made at the present time.
   目前不能发表任何声明。
5. Then her thoughts would switch to the present.
   然后，她的思绪会转到现在。
6. 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。
7. At present children under 14 are not permitted in bars.
   目前，14岁以下儿童不允许进酒吧。
8. 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。
9. 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。
10. The president was not present at the meeting
    总裁没有出席这次会议。
11. The whole family was present.
    全家人都到场了。
12. 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。
13. 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。
14. 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。
15. The carpet was a wedding present from the Prime Minister
    这张地毯是首相送的结婚礼物。
16. I bought a birthday present for my mother
    我给母亲买了一份生日礼物。
17. This book would make a great Christmas present.
    这本书会是一份很不错的圣诞礼物。
18. 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。
19. Prince Michael of Kent presented the prizes
    肯特亲王迈克尔颁发了奖品。
20. 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。
21. This presents a problem for many financial consumers
    这给很多金融消费者带来了一个问题。
22. The future is going to be one that presents many challenges
    未来将会面临诸多挑战。
23. Their colleagues insulted them whenever the opportunity presented itself
    一有机会，同事们就会侮辱他们。
24. 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。
25. The government has presented these changes as major reforms
    政府将这些变化描述为重大的改革。
26. 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。
27. 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。
28. 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》。
29. 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。

  present current recent【导航词义：现在的】

  present adj. 现在的，目前的

〔辨析〕指现在存在或发生的，只作定语。

  current adj. 现在的，现行的

〔辨析〕指现时发生的或当今时代的，只作定语。

  recent adj. 最近的

〔辨析〕指新近发生或刚刚开始的。

  gift present souvenir【导航词义：礼品】

  gift n. 礼物，赠品

〔辨析〕比 present 略正式，指为表示感谢或因喜爱某人而相送的礼物（如生日/节日礼物等），也可指捐赠的物品等。

  present n. 礼品，礼物

〔辨析〕普通用词，指为表示感谢、喜爱等送给某人的礼物，一般不很昂贵，常可与 gift 换用。

  souvenir n. 礼物；纪念物

〔辨析〕指度假时买回来送人的礼物，或指对某事物、某游览之地有纪念意义的物品。

  hand pass present submit【导航词义：递，交】

  hand v. 递交

〔辨析〕指将某物亲手交给他人。

  pass v. 传递

〔辨析〕指把某人可以看到但够不到的东西给某人。

  present v. 呈递

〔辨析〕指将某物呈递给某人、某一机构等，通常用于正式场合。

  submit v. 提交，呈交

〔辨析〕指把计划等呈交给上级或权威人士审批或审查。

adj.

all present and correct

• 全到无误；应在场的都在场了
  used to say that all the things or people who should be there are now there

present company excepted

• 在座诸位除外；不关这里的各位
  used after being rude or critical about sb to say that the people you are talking to are not included in the criticism

n.

for the moment/present

• 目前；暂时
  for now; for a short time
  1. 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，我们得搬。

(there is) no time like the present

• 现在是做…的最佳时机；现在不做更待何时
  now is the best time to do sth, not in the future

v.

present arms

• 持枪敬礼
  to hold a rifle vertical in front of the body as a mark of respect

noun

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

   Synonym:    present tense

2. something presented as a gift
   1. his tie was a present from his wife

3. the period of time that is happening now
   1. that is enough for the present
   2. he lives in the present with no thought of tomorrow

   Synonym:    nowadays

verb

1. bring forward and present to the mind
   1. We presented the arguments to him
   2. We cannot represent this knowledge to our formal reason

   Synonym:    representlay out

2. recognize with a gesture prescribed by a military regulation
   1. When the officers show up, the soldiers have to salute

   Synonym:    salute

3. cause to come to know personally
   1. permit me to acquaint you with my son
   2. introduce the new neighbors to the community

   Synonym:    introduceacquaint

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

5. deliver (a speech, oration, or idea)
   1. The commencement speaker presented a forceful speech that impressed the students

   Synonym:    deliver

6. present somebody with something, usually to accuse or criticize
   1. We confronted him with the evidence
   2. He was faced with all the evidence and could no longer deny his actions
   3. An enormous dilemma faces us

   Synonym:    confrontface

7. represent abstractly, for example in a painting, drawing, or sculpture
   1. The father is portrayed as a good-looking man in this painting

   Synonym:    portray

8. perform (a play), especially on a stage
   1. we are going to stage `Othello'

   Synonym:    stagerepresent

9. give an exhibition of to an interested audience
   1. She shows her dogs frequently
   2. We will demo the new software in Washington

   Synonym:    showdemoexhibitdemonstrate

10. give as a present
    1. What will you give her for her birthday?

    Synonym:    givegift

11. give, especially as an honor or reward
    1. bestow honors and prizes at graduation

    Synonym:    award

12. hand over formally

    Synonym:    submit

13. introduce
    1. This poses an interesting question

    Synonym:    pose

adj

1. being or existing in a specified place
   1. the murderer is present in this room
   2. present at the wedding
   3. present at the creation