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pre·sent² /prɪˈzent/ vt. | vi. | n. | phr.
I ❶ vt.
1. 赠送；授予；呈献
present a watch to sb. (或 present sb. wtih a watch) 送一块表给某人
present a book as a Christmas gift 把一本书作为圣诞礼物赠送
2. 表示，致以(问候等)
present one's compliments (respects, apologies) to sb. 向某人致意(致敬，致歉)
3. 提出；提供；递交；向…提出(或提供、递交)
present a plan (a subject for discussion) 提出一项计划(一个题目供讨论)
Samples are presented free. 免费提供样品。
present an opportunity (a new product) 提供一个机会(一件新产品)
present one's credentials to the President 向总统递交国书
present a cheque at the bank 向银行兑支票
present sb. with a problem 向某人提出一个问题
We were presented with a much larger bill than we had expected. 账单送来，数目比我们预计的大得多。
present sb. with a dilemma 使某人进退两难
The flood presented the province with severe problems. 洪水使该省面临种种严重问题。
4. 显示，呈现；表现；描述；向…显示(或表现)
present a bold front to the world 显出勇敢直面人生的态度
present a ragged appearance (a smiling face, a peculiar sight) 显出一副衣衫褴褛的外表(一张笑脸，一幅奇特的景象)
a case that presents some difficulty 有些棘手的案子
Her lawyer wanted to present her in the most favourable light. 她的律师想尽量把对她有利的方面摆出来。
The author presented his hero as a dynamic person. 作家把主人公表现为一个富有生气的人。
Teachers were presenting us with an accurate picture of history. 老师们正向我们描述一幅翔实的历史画面。
5. (尤指在正式场合)引见，介绍
have the honour of being presented of sb. at court 有幸在宫中被引见给某人
May I present Mr. Johnson? 请允许我介绍约翰逊先生。
6. 把…对准；以(武器等)瞄准；举(枪、剑)敬礼
present one's profile to the camera 使自己的侧面对着摄影机
present a pistol at sb. 用手枪对准某人
7. 上演，演出；表演；使(演员)在演出中担任角色；〈古〉扮演(角色)
present a new play 上演新戏
present sb. as Hamlet 让某人扮演哈姆雷特
present sb. for the very first time on an English stage 让某人在英国舞台上首次露面
8. 主持播出(广播或电视节目)
9. 【宗】推荐(圣职人员)
10. 【律】控告，告发，检举(某人或其违法行为)
❷ vi.
1. 指向；面向；举枪瞄准
2. 显露；【医】(胎儿在分娩时)露出，先露
present by breech (胎儿)臀部先露
3. 【宗】推荐圣职人员
II /ˈprezənt/
n.
1. 礼物，赠品
a present for one's girlfriend 赠给女朋友的礼物
deliver (accept) a birthday present 赠送(接受)生日礼物
exchange presents 交换礼物
buy sth. for a present 买某物送礼
take presents of fresh fruits to the neighbours 把鲜果作为礼物送给邻居
This digital camera would make an excellent present for Christmas. 这部数码相机可以作为一件上佳的圣诞礼物。
2. (举枪)瞄准(姿势)；(举枪)致敬(姿势)
[< OFr presenter < L praesentāre to exhibit, offer < praesens present¹] phr. make a present of sth. to sb. (或 make sb. a present of sth.) 把某物赠送给某人，奉送某人某物 He made me a present of a book. 他送给我一本书。 make the other team a present of a goal by careless play 由于疏忽让对方进球而送分 present arms 见 arm²
present itself 出现，呈现；(疾病)显露症状待诊
Was he going to it again if the opportunity presented itself? 如果有机会的话他打算再干吗?
An idea presented itself to the mind. 一个主意浮上脑际。
present oneself 出席，到场；(病人)显露症状待诊
present oneself at a friend's house 去(或来)到一个朋友家里
present oneself for trial (examination) 出庭受审(应试) |