1ADJ [ADJ n]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. 现在的;目前的
He has brought much of the present crisis on himself.
2N-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. 现在;目前;现状
...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。
3ADJ [ADJ n]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'. 现在时的;现在式的
4PHRASE 目前;现在;眼下 A situation that exists at present exists now, although it may change. 目前;现在;眼下
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.
5PHRASE 当代;现代The present day is the period of history that we are in now. 当代;现代
...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
SYN modern times, today, nowadays, the present age or time
6PHRASE 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. 暂时;暂且
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。
SYN for now, for a while, in the meantime, temporarily
7PHRASE 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. 机不可失,失不再来;就在当下
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。
Quotations
Look to this day For it is life, the very life of lifeThe Sufi
For present joys are more to flesh and blood Than a dull prospect of a distant goodJohn DrydenThe Hindu and the Panther
Ah, fill the cup: - what boots it to repeat How time is slipping underneath our feet; Unborn tomorrow, and dead yesterday, Why fret about them if today be sweet!Edward FitzgeraldThe Rubáiyát of Omar Khayyám
Presents, I often say, endear AbsentsCharles LambEssays of Elia
2ADJ [verb-link 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. (尤指物质、疾病)存在于…的,包含于…的
This special form of vitamin D is naturally present in breast milk. [+ in]
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.
1VERB 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. 颁发;授予;呈献;呈递
The mayor presented him with a gold medal at an official city reception. [VERB noun + with]
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. [VERB noun]
肯特亲王迈克尔颁发了奖品。
The group intended to present this petition to the parliament. [VERB noun + to]
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。
2VERB 引起;导致;带来;提供 If something presents a difficulty, challenge, or opportunity, it causes it or provides it. 引起;导致;带来;提供 [Also V n to n]
This presents a problem for many financial consumers. [VERB noun]
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. [VERB noun]
未来将会面临诸多挑战。
This summer school presents an opportunity to experience all aspects of dance. [VERB noun]
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. [VERB noun + with]
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。
3VERB (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. (机会或问题)产生,意外出现
Their colleagues insulted them whenever the opportunity presented itself. [VERB pronoun-reflexive]
一有机会,同事们就会侮辱他们。
A further obstacle has presented itself, however. [VERB pronoun-reflexive]
然而,突然又出现了一个障碍。
4VERB 呈现;展示;陈述 When you present information, you give it to people in a formal way. 呈现;展示;陈述
We spend the time collating and presenting the information in a variety of chart forms. [VERB noun]
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. [VERB noun + to]
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. [VERB noun + with]
Make sure you pronounce present correctly-the noun or adjective has stress on the first syllable, while the verb has stress on the second syllable: At the present moment, Timmy has two birthday presents hidden in his closet, ready to present to Abby when she comes home.
ADJECTIVE | VERB + PRESENT | PREPOSITION | PHRASESADJECTIVE➤Christmas, holiday (NAmE) 聖誕/節日禮物➤anniversary, birthday, graduation, house-warming, wedding週年紀念日/生日/畢業/喬遷/結婚禮物➤going-away, leaving (especially BrE) 臨別/告別禮物➤unwanted (especially BrE) 不想要的禮物◇Customers may return unwanted presents in exchange for vouchers.客戶可能會送回他們不想要的禮物來換取購物券。VERB + PRESENT➤buy買禮物▸➤get, receive收到禮物▸➤bring sb, give sb, send sb送給某人禮物➤exchange交換禮物◇At Christmas, family and friends exchange presents.聖誕節時家人和朋友們互送禮物。➤hand out分發禮物◇Santa Claus handed out presents to the children.聖誕老人給孩子們分發禮物。➤wrap包裝禮物▸➤open, unwrap打開禮物PREPOSITION➤present for給⋯的禮物◇a present for my daughter送給我女兒的禮物➤present from, present to來自⋯/送給⋯的禮物◇It's a present to us all from Granny.這是奶奶送給我們大家的禮物。PHRASES➤make sb a present of sth將某物贈送給某人◇My nephew loves this bike so I'm going to make him a present of it.我姪子喜歡這輛自行車,所以我打算將它送給他。present
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ADVERB | VERB + PRESENT | PREPOSITIONADVERB➤clearly, well清晰地表述;有條理地提出◇The arguments were well researched and clearly presented.這些論點得到了透徹的研究,並被條理清楚地表述了出來。➤attractively, neatly引人注目地呈獻;巧妙地提出➤briefly簡要提出◇The papers are only briefly presented here.這只是論文的簡要介紹。➤graphically形象地顯示◇The results are presented graphically in Figure 2.圖 2 形象地顯示了結果。➤orally, visually口頭陳述;直觀演示◇The results can be presented visually in the form of a graph.結果可以用圖表的形式直觀表示出來。➤formally正式提交◇The launch is to be formally presented to trade partners in early summer.這艘大型汽艇將會在初夏正式交給貿易夥伴。VERB + PRESENT➤aim to, attempt to, seek to, strive to, try to試圖提出;盡力呈獻◇We have tried to present both sides of the debate.我們已盡力陳述了辯論雙方的觀點。➤be designed to用於呈獻⋯◇Hotel brochures are designed to present the most attractive aspects of the hotel.賓館的小冊子旨在介紹賓館最吸引人之處。➤fail to未能呈現◇This book fails to present her story in a coherent manner.這本書未能連貫地講述她的故事。PREPOSITION➤as呈獻為⋯◇He likes to present himself as a radical politician.他喜歡把自己標榜為激進的政治家。➤for為⋯提供◇These two techniques are presented for illustration only.這兩項技術僅供舉例說明。➤to向⋯提供◇He presented the information to his colleagues.他把信息告訴了同事。present
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VERBS | ADVERB | PHRASESVERBS➤be在場▸➤remain依舊存在ADVERB➤ever一直存在◇the ever present risk of pollution一直存在的污染危險➤physically親自出席◇Simply to be physically present was all that was required.所要求的只是本人親自出席。➤naturally自然存在◇Bacteria are naturally present in the environment.細菌自然存在於環境當中。PHRASES➤past and present過去和現在的◇a list of all club members, past and present俱樂部以往和現有所有成員的名單
present verb ⇨present1 (present a new product)⇨present2 (present sth as a victory)⇨present3 (present a report)⇨present4 (present a TV show)⇨emerge (an opportunity presents itself)⇨give1 (present the prizes)⇨introduce2 (May I present my son?)⇨play3 (present a play)present adj. ⇨recentpresent noun ⇨giftpresent1
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present a new product推出新产品present sth as a victory把某事描述成胜利present a report提交报告present a TV show主持电视节目present ♦︎ show ♦︎ display ♦︎ produce ♦︎ unveil ♦︎ launchThese words all mean to make sth available for other people to see.这些词均表示推出、展出。PATTERNS AND COLLOCATIONS 句型和搭配◆to present / show / display / unveil / launch a new product / model◆to present / show / display your wares◆to present / show / unveil plans◆to show / display a painting / your work / a collection / a trophy◆to present / show / display sth proudly■present [transitive] to offer a new product or plan for other people to look at推出(新产品);展示(新方案)◆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。■show(showed, shown) [intransitive, transitive] to be or make sth available for the public to see展览;上映;演出◆The film is being shown now.该影片正在上映。◆She plans to show her paintings early next year.她计划明年年初展出自己的绘画作品。 see also show ⇨ exhibitionnoun, showing ⇨ programme■display [transitive] to put sth in a place where people can see it easily; to show sth to people陈列;展示;展出◆The exhibition gives local artists an opportunity to display their work.这次展览给了地方艺术家展示他们作品的机会。◆She displayed her bruises for all to see.她把自己身上青一块紫一块的伤露出来给大家看。 see also display ⇨ exhibitionnoun, display ⇨ showverb3, put sth up ⇨ hangNOTE辨析 Show or display?Show is the less formal and more general of these words. Artists themselves usually talk about showing their work. Display emphasizes that sth has been put where as many people as possible will see it, and usually also that it has been arranged in an attractive way. * show不如display正式,但含义较宽泛。艺术家通常用show表示展示自己的作品。display强调在尽可能多的人前展出,展品通常布置得很吸引人。■produce [transitive] to show sth or make sth appear from somewhere出示;展现;使出现◆He produced a letter from his pocket.他从口袋里掏出一封信来。◆At the meeting the finance director produced the figures for the previous year.会上财务总监展示了上一年的数字。■unveil ˌʌnˈveɪl [transitive] (journalism新闻) to show or introduce a new product or plan to the public for the first time(首次)展示,介绍,推出(新产品或新计划)◆They will be unveiling their new models at the Motor Show.他们将在车展上首次推出他们的新车型。◆The government has unveiled plans for new energy legislation.政府已经出台了新能源法方案。■launch lɔːntʃ [transitive] to introduce or show a new book or product to the public for the first time发行,推出(新书或新产品)◆The book was launched amid a fanfare of publicity.在隆重的广告宣传下这本书发行了。◆The new model will be launched in July.这一新款将于7月份推出。 see also launch ⇨ launchnounNOTE辨析 Unveil or launch?You can unveil/launch a product/model, unveil plans or launch a book, but you cannot ◆launch plans or ◆unveil a book可以说unveil/launch a product/model、unveil plans或launch a book。不说launch plans,也不说unveil a book。present2
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present a new product推出新产品present sth as a victory把某事描述成胜利present a report提交报告present a TV show主持电视节目➡ See also the entry for describe另见describe条present ♦︎ show ♦︎ portray ♦︎ depict ♦︎ representThese words all mean to show what sb/sth is like or how you would like people to see sb/sth.这些词均表示以某种方式展现、表现。PATTERNS AND COLLOCATIONS 句型和搭配◆to present / show / portray / depict / represent sb / sth as sth◆to present / show / portray / depict / represent sb / sth accurately◆to present / show / portray / depict sb / sth clearly◆to present / show / portray / depict sth vividly■present [transitive] (not usually used in the progressive tenses通常不用于进行时) to show or describe sb/sth from a particular point of view or in a particular way(从某个角度或以某种方式)展现,展示,表现◆The company has decided it must present a more modern image.公司决定,必须展现其更加现代的形象。◆You need to present yourself better.你需要更好地展示自己。◆The article presents these proposals as misguided.文章称这些提案是误入歧途。■show(showed, shown) [transitive] (not usually used in the progressive tenses通常不用于进行时) (of a picture or photograph) to be of sb/sth(图片或照片)描绘,描述,表现◆She had objected to a photo showing her in a bikini.她曾反对给自己拍穿比基尼泳装的照片。◆The picture shows St George slaying the dragon.这张图片描绘了圣乔治屠龙的画面。■portray pɔːˈtreɪ; NAmEpɔːrˈtreɪ [transitive] (not usually used in the progressive tenses通常不用于进行时) (ratherformal) to show sb/sth in a picture or describe sb/sth in a piece of writing; to present sb/sth in a particular way, especially when this does not give a complete or accurate impression of what they are like描绘;描述;(尤指有失偏颇地)表现◆His war poetry vividly portrays life in the trenches.他的战地诗生动地描绘了战壕里的生活。◆Throughout the trial, he portrayed himself as the victim.审判过程中,他始终把自己说成是受害者。 see also portrayal ⇨ description■depictdɪˈpɪkt [transitive] (not usually used in the progressive tenses通常不用于进行时) (ratherformal) to portray sb/sth in a particular way, especially in a work of art(尤指艺术作品以某种方式)描绘,刻画◆The panels depict scenes from the life of St Ursula.这些镶板描绘了圣乌尔苏拉的生活片段。◆The advertisements depict smoking as glamorous and attractive.这些广告把吸烟描绘成富有魅力而迷人的行为。 see also depiction ⇨ description■represent [transitive] (not usually used in the progressive tenses通常不用于进行时) (formal) to show sb/sth, especially in a picture; to present sb/sth in a particular way, especially when this may not be fair描绘;(尤指不公平地)展现,描述◆The results are represented in fig 3 below.结果如下面图3所示。◆The risks were represented as negligible.他们把风险说得微不足道。 see also representation ⇨ descriptionNOTE辨析 Portray or depict or represent?Represent is the most formal but also the most general of these words and is used in texts such as reports and formal journalism. Depict is slightly more technical than portray and is used more often when talking about art, especially art that is not just pictures or paintings; typical subjects include work, scene, panel, mosaic, tapestry and fresco. Portray is used more often to talk about how things are presented in the media; typical objects include character, image, idea, view and society.这些词中,represent一词最正式,但含义也最宽泛,用于书面报告和正式的新闻报道。depict比portray专业性稍强,较常用于谈论艺术,特别是非图片或绘画艺术,常见的主语有work、scene、panel、mosaic、tapestry和fresco。portray较常指媒体对事物的描述,常带的宾语有character、image、idea、view和society。present3
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present a new product推出新产品present sth as a victory把某事描述成胜利present a report提交报告present a TV show主持电视节目present ♦︎ submit ♦︎ file ♦︎ hand sth in ♦︎ lodge ♦︎ table ♦︎ send sth in ♦︎ register ♦︎ put sth inThese words all mean to offer sth for other people to consider or deal with.这些词均表示提出、提交。PATTERNS AND COLLOCATIONS 句型和搭配◆to present / submit / hand sth in / send in / put in sth to sb◆to present / submit / file / lodge / send in / register / put in an application◆to present / submit / file / lodge / register / put in a claim / complaint◆to present / submit / file / lodge an appeal◆to submit / file / lodge / register a / an objection / protest◆to present / submit / put in a proposal / request◆to present / submit / table a bill / motion / resolution◆to present / register / send in your views◆to present / submit / file / send in a report◆to formally present / submit / file / table / register sth■present [transitive] to offer sth for other people to consider提出;提交◆Eight options were presented for consideration.已提出八种备选方案供审议。◆Are you presenting a paper at the conference?你要在大会上宣读论文吗?◆He presents a convincing case.他展示了一个有说服力的案例。▸presentation
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[uncountable] ◆The trial was adjourned following the presentation of new evidence to the court.新证据呈给法庭后,审讯就宣告暂停。■submit səbˈmɪt (-tt-) [transitive] (ratherformal) to give a document or proposal to sb in authority so that they can study or consider it提交,呈递(文件或建议)◆They have submitted an application for planning permission to build an extension.他们已经提交了扩建申请。◆Completed projects must be submitted by 10 March.完成的方案必须在3月10号前提交。▸submission səbˈmɪʃn
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[uncountable] ◆When is the date for the submission of proposals?哪一天要提交建议书?■file [transitive, intransitive] to submit a legal document, claim or charge so that it can be officially recorded and dealt with; (of a journalist) to send a report or story to a newspaper or news organization提交(法律文件);提出(索赔申请);提起(诉讼);(记者)发送(报道给报社)◆He filed a lawsuit against the company for $100 000 in damages.他向这家公司提起诉讼,要求赔偿10万元的损害赔偿金。◆She decided to file for divorce.她决定提出离婚申请。◆More than one correspondent filed a story describing the spectacle of a cruise missile travelling up the street.不止一个新闻记者撰写报道描述巡航导弹穿越街头的壮观场面。ⓘ You can also file a suit, a claim, a petition, an appeal, an application, charges or for bankruptcy.与file搭配的词还有suit、claim、petition、appeal、application、charge或for bankruptcy。■ˌhand sth ˈin
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to give sth to a person in authority, especially a piece of work or sth that is lost提交,呈交,上交(尤指书面材料或失物)◆You must hand in this homework by the end of the week.这份作业必须在周末前上交。◆I handed the watch in to the police.我把那块表交给了警察。◆I advise you to hand in your notice(= formally tell your employer that you want to stop working for them).我建议你递交辞呈。■lodge [transitive] (formal) to make a formal statement about sth to a public organization or authority(向公共机构或当局)正式提出(声明)◆They lodged a compensation claim against the factory.他们向工厂提出了赔偿要求。◆Portugal has lodged a complaint with the International Court of Justice.葡萄牙已经向国际法院提出申诉。ⓘ You can also lodge an appeal, an application, an objection or a protest. * lodge还可以与appeal、application、objection或protest搭配。■table [transitive] (BrE) to present sth formally for discussion把⋯提交讨论◆They have tabled a motion for debate at the next Party Conference.他们已经提出一项动议,在下次党大会上进行辩论。ⓘ You can also table an amendment, a motion, a question or a resolution. * table还可以与amendment、motion、question或resolution搭配。➡ See also the entry for propose另见propose条■ˌsend sth ˈin
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(sent, sent)to send sth by post to a place where it will be dealt with寄去(处理)◆Have you sent in your application yet?你的申请书寄出去了吗?■register [transitive] (formal) to make your opinion known officially or publicly(正式地或公开地)发表意见,提出主张◆China has registered a protest over foreign intervention.中国对外国干涉正式提出了抗议。ⓘ You can also register your view, opinion, disapproval or a complaint. When you register your opinion, you are usually making your disapproval of sth known. * register还可以与view、opinion、disapproval或complaint搭配。register通常指公开表态反对某事。■ˌput sth ˈin
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(putting, put, put)to officially make a claim or request正式提出(索赔或要求)◆The company has put in a claim for damages.这家公司已经提出赔偿损失的要求。ⓘ You can also put in a bid, an offer, a request or a proposal. * put in还可以与bid、offer、request或proposal搭配。present4
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present a new product推出新产品present sth as a victory把某事描述成胜利present a report提交报告present a TV show主持电视节目present ♦︎ host ♦︎ introduceThese words all mean to appear in a television or radio programme and give details about the show and the people who are in it.这些词均表示主持节目、主持播放。PATTERNS AND COLLOCATIONS 句型和搭配◆to present / host / introduce a programme / show■present [transitive] (BrE) to be the main speaker in a television or radio show and introduce the different items in it主持(节目);主持播放◆She used to present a gardening show on TV.她曾在电视台主持一个园艺节目。■host [transitive] to present a television or radio show主持(电视或广播节目)◆Charlie Rose will host tonight's show.查利•罗斯将主持今晚的节目。ⓘ In American English host is the usual word for presenting a show; it is also used in British English, but mostly for shows that have invited guests and/or a studio audience.在美式英语中,常用host表示主持节目。这个词也用于英式英语,但多指主持有现场嘉宾或观众的节目。■introduce [transitive] (especiallyspoken) (in a television or radio show) to tell the audience the name of the person who is going to speak or perform(在电视或广播节目中)介绍(演讲者或表演者)◆May I introduce my first guest on the show tonight...请让我介绍今晚节目的第一位嘉宾⋯