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.