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[predic.](of a person)in a particular place
（人）在场的；出席的，在座的
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a doctor must be present at the ringside 拳击台边必须有医生在场
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the speech caused embarrassment to all those present .这一讲话使所有在场的人都感到尴尬。
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（事物）存在的
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organic molecules are present in comets .彗星上存在有机分子。
[attrib.]existing or occurring now
现在的，目前的
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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
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the present article cannot answer every question .这篇文章无法回答每个问题。
【语法】 现在时（态）的。
the period of time now occurring
现在，眼前
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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。
【语法】 现在时
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the verbs are all in the present .所有动词都是现在时。参见<Bold>HISTORIC PRESENT</Bold>.
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郑重赠与；授予；呈献
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the duke presented certificates to the men .亲王把证书授予那些人。
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给予，赠予；赠送
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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
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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
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may I present my wife ?请允许我介绍我夫人。
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（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
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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
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a cheque presented by Mr Jackson was returned by the bank .杰克逊提交的支票被银行退回。
【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
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the Late Show was presented by Cynthia Rose .晚间节目由辛西娅·罗斯播报。
bring about or be the cause of (a problem or difficulty)
导致；引发
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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
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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
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the prime minister presented himself as a radical figure .首相介绍自己是激进派。
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（尤指在正式场合）出席；到场
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he failed to present himself in court .他没能到庭。
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（机会，观点）出现，呈现
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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。
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【医】 （病人）呈现症状；显露症状待诊
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the patient presented with mild clinical encephalopathy .病人显露了轻微的临床脑病。
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【医】 （分娩时胎儿部位）面对宫颈。
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【医】 （疾病）症状显露。
hold out or aim (a firearm) at something so as to be ready to fire
把…对准；以（武器等）瞄准
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they were to present their rifles, take aim, and fire .他们就要端起步枪，对准目标开火。
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（举枪的）瞄准（姿势）。
a thing given to someone as a gift
礼物
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a Christmas present .一件圣诞礼物。
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all present and correct 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 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 for now； temporarily 目前，眼下；暂时，暂且 -
（there is） no time like the present 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 -
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present company excepted excluding those who are here now 在场的除外 -
these presents 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
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a birthday present 生日礼物
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give/buy sb a present = give/buy sb sth as a present 给某人送/买礼物
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bring (sb) a present (为某人)带一个礼物
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the present 现在
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at present = at the present time 目前；当下
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present situations 现状
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the present state of sth ...的现状
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sb/sth present 某人出席；某物存在
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be present 出席；存在
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present sth (to sb) (向某人)展示；提交
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"Middle English： via Old French from Latin
