present

present1
[ˈprɛz(ə)nt]
adjective
  1. [predic.](of a person) in a particular place
    （人）在场的；出席的，在座的
    a doctor must be present at the ringside.
    拳击台边必须有医生在场。
    the speech caused embarrassment to all those present.
    这些话使所有在场的人感到尴尬。
    ■(常作 present in)(of a thing) existing or occurring in a place or thing
    （事物）存在的
    organic molecules are present in comets.
    彗星上存在有机分子。
  2. [attrib.]existing or occurring now
    现在的，目前的
    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。
    ■now being considered or discussed
    正在考虑的，正在讨论的
    the present article cannot answer every question.
    这篇文章无法回答每个问题。
    ■(Grammar)(of a tense or participle) expressing an action now going on or habitually performed, or a condition now existing
    (语法)现在时（态）的
noun
  1. [in sing.](一般作 the present)the period of time now occurring
    现在，眼前
    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。
    ■(Grammar)a present tense
    (语法)现在时。 参见 historic present
    the verbs are all in the present.
    所有动词都是现在时。
常用词组
all present and correct
  1. used to indicate that not a single thing or person is missing
    全部都在；无一物（或人）丢失
at present
  1. now
    目前，眼下
    membership at present stands at about 5,000.
    眼下会员数已达5,000左右。
for the present
  1. for now; temporarily
    目前，眼下；暂时，暂且
(there is) no time like the present
  1. used to suggest that something should be done now rather than later
    现在是最好时机
    ‘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。”。
present company excepted
  1. excluding those who are here now
    在场的除外
these presents
  1. (Law, formal)this document
    (律 正式)本文件
    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。
语源
  1. Middle English: via Old French from Latin praesent- 'being at hand', present participle of praeesse, from prae 'before' + esse 'be'
present2
[prɪˈzɛnt]
verb
[with obj.]
  1. (present something to)give something to (someone) formally or ceremonially
    郑重赠与；授予；呈献
    the duke presented certificates to the men.
    亲王把证书授予那些人。
    ■(present someone with)give someone (something) in such a way
    给予，赠予；赠送
    my pupils presented me with some flowers.
    学生们送我一些花。
    ■show or offer (something) for others to scrutinize or consider
    递交；提交，提供
    he stopped and presented his passport.
    他停下并递上护照。
    ■formally introduce (someone) to someone else
    正式引见，介绍
    may I present my wife?.
    请允许我介绍我夫人。
    ■(present someone to)(in church use) recommend an ordained minister to a bishop for institution to (a benefice)
    （教堂用语）向主教推荐已被委任的牧师就任（圣职）
    ■proffer (compliments or good wishes) in a formal manner
    (正式)致谢，致意
    may I present the greetings of my master?.
    请允许我转达主人对你的问候。
    ■formally deliver (a cheque or bill) for acceptance or payment
    正式提交（支票，账单)，递交
    a cheque presented by Mr Jackson was returned by the bank.
    杰克逊提交的支票被银行退回。
    ■(Law)bring (a complaint, petition, or evidence) formally to the notice of a court
    (律)向法院正式提交（投诉，申请，证据）
    ■(of a company or producer) put (a show or exhibition) before the public
    （公司，生产者）向公众展示
    ■introduce or announce the various items of (a television or radio show) as a participant
    （电视或电台节目）介绍；播出
    the Late Show was presented by Cynthia Rose.
    晚间节目由辛西娅•罗斯播报。
  2. bring about or be the cause of (a problem or difficulty)
    导致；引发
    this should not present much difficulty.
    这应该不会带来太多困难。
    ■exhibit (a particular state or appearance) to others
    向…显示；展示；描述
    the EC presented a united front over the crisis.
    欧盟展示了对付该危机的团结一致。
    ■represent (someone) to others in a particular way, typically one that is false or exaggerated
    （尤指虚伪、夸张地）向他人引见；介绍
    the prime minister presented himself as a radical figure.
    首相介绍自己是激进派。
    ■(present oneself)come forward into the presence of another or others, especially for a formal occasion; appear
    （尤指在正式场合）出席；到场
    he failed to present himself in court.
    他没能到庭。
    ■(present itself)(of an opportunity or idea) occur and be available for use or exploitation
    （机会，观点）出现，呈现
    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。
    ■[no obj.](present with)(Medicine)(of a patient) come forward for or undergo initial medical examination for a particular condition or symptom
    (医)（病人）呈现症状；显露症状待诊
    the patient presented with mild clinical encephalopathy.
    病人显露了轻微的临床脑病。
    ■[no obj.](Medicine)(of a part of a fetus) be directed towards the cervix during labour
    (医)（分娩时胎儿部位）面对宫颈
    ■[no obj.](Medicine)(of an illness) manifest itself
    (医)（疾病）症状显露
  3. hold out or aim (a firearm) at something so as to be ready to fire
    把…对准；以（武器等）瞄准
    they were to present their rifles, take aim, and fire.
    他们就要端起步枪，对准目标开火。
noun
  1. (the present)the position of a firearm when aimed or held ready to be aimed, especially the position from which a rifle is fired
    （举枪）瞄准
常用词组
present arms
  1. hold a rifle vertically in front of the body as a salute
    举枪敬礼
语源
  1. Middle English: from Old French presenter, from Latin praesentare 'place before' (in medieval Latin present as a gift), from praesent- 'being at hand' (see present)
present3
[ˈprɛz(ə)nt]
noun
  1. a thing given to someone as a gift
    礼物
    a Christmas present.
    一件圣诞礼物。
常用词组
make a present of
  1. give as a gift
    把…作为礼物
    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。
语源
  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'
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