presented

EXISTING OR HAPPENING NOW 存在的；正在发生的

1. ADJ 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.
   1. He has brought much of the present crisis on himself...
      目前的大部分危机都是他自己引起的。
   2. ...the government's present economic difficulties...
      政府当前的经济难题
   3. It has been skilfully renovated by the present owners...
      现在的主人非常巧妙地将其翻修了。
   4. No statement can be made at the present time.
      目前不能发表任何声明。
2. N-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.
   1. ...his struggle to reconcile the past with the present.
      他为协调过去和现在所付出的努力。
   2. ...continuing right up to the present...
      一直持续到现在
   3. Then her thoughts would switch to the present.
      然后，她的思绪会转到现在。
3. 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'.
4. PHRASE 目前；现在；眼下
   A situation that exists at present exists now, although it may change.
   1. 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。
   2. At present children under 14 are not permitted in bars.
      目前，14岁以下儿童不允许进酒吧。
5. PHRASE 当代；现代
   The present day is the period of history that we are in now.
   1. ...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
   2. ...monastic music of the present day.
      当代的寺庙音乐
6. PHRASE 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.
   1. 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。
7. PHRASE 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.
   1. 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。

BEING SOMEWHERE 在某处

1. ADJ 出席的；在场的
   If someone is present at an event, they are there.
   1. The president was not present at the meeting...
      总裁没有出席这次会议。
   2. Nearly 85 per cent of men are present at the birth of their children...
      将近85%的男性在他们的孩子出生时都在场。
   3. The whole family was present.
      全家人都到场了。
2. 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.
   1. This special form of vitamin D is naturally present in breast milk...
      这种特殊形态的维生素D天然存在于母乳中。
   2. 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。
   3. If the gene is present, a human embryo will go on to develop as a male.
      如果这种基因存在，人类胚胎就会发育为男性。

GIFT 礼物

1. N-COUNT 礼物；礼品
   A present is something that you give to someone, for example at Christmas or when you visit them.
   1. The carpet was a wedding present from the Prime Minister...
      这张地毯是首相送的结婚礼物。
   2. I bought a birthday present for my mother...
      我给母亲买了一份生日礼物。
   3. This book would make a great Christmas present.
      这本书会是一份很不错的圣诞礼物。

VERB USES 动词用法

1. VERB 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.
   1. The mayor presented him with a gold medal at an official city reception...
      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。
   2. Prince Michael of Kent presented the prizes...
      肯特亲王迈克尔颁发了奖品。
   3. The group intended to present this petition to the parliament.
      这个团体打算把这份请愿书呈递给议会。
2. VERB 引起；导致；带来；提供
   If something presents a difficulty, challenge, or opportunity, it causes it or provides it.
   1. This presents a problem for many financial consumers...
      这给很多金融消费者带来了一个问题。
   2. The future is going to be one that presents many challenges...
      未来将会面临诸多挑战。
   3. This summer school presents an opportunity to experience all aspects of dance...
      今年夏天，学校提供了一次全方位体验舞蹈的机会。
   4. Public policy on the family presents liberals with a dilemma.
      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。
3. VERB （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.
   1. Their colleagues insulted them whenever the opportunity presented itself...
      一有机会，同事们就会侮辱他们。
   2. A further obstacle has presented itself, however.
      然而，突然又出现了一个障碍。
4. VERB 呈现；展示；陈述
   When you present information, you give it to people in a formal way.
   1. We spend the time collating and presenting the information in a variety of chart forms...
      我们花费时间用各种各样的图表来比照和展示这些信息。
   2. We presented three options to the unions for discussion...
      我们向工会提供了3种选择供讨论。
   3. In effect, Parsons presents us with a beguilingly simple outline of social evolution.
      事实上，帕森斯向我们展示了一个看似简单的社会沿革轮廓图。
5. VERB 描述；形容
   If you present someone or something in a particular way, you describe them in that way.
   1. The government has presented these changes as major reforms...
      政府将这些变化描述为重大的改革。
   2. The British like to present themselves as a nation of dog-lovers...
      英国人喜欢把自己说成是一个爱狗的民族。
   3. In Europe, Aga Khan III presented himself in a completely different light.
      在欧洲，阿迦汗三世表现得完全是另一副样子。
6. VERB （通过言行举止）表现（自己）
   The way you present yourself is the way you speak and act when meeting new people.
   1. ...all those tricks which would help him to present himself in a more confident way in public.
      能使他在公众面前表现得更为自信的那些窍门
7. VERB 表现；展现
   If someone or something presents a particular appearance or image, that is how they appear or try to appear.
   1. The small group of onlookers presented a pathetic sight...
      这一小群旁观者看上去让人觉得悲哀。
   2. In presenting a more professional image the party risks losing its individuality.
      为了给人一种更为职业的形象，该党可能会丧失自身特色。
   3. ...presenting a calm and dignified face to the world at large.
      向全世界展示出一副冷静和威严的面孔
8. VERB 出席；到场
   If you present yourself somewhere, you officially arrive there, for example for an appointment.
   1. She was told to present herself at the Town Hall at 11.30 for the induction ceremony...
      她被告知于11点30分在市政厅参加就职仪式。
   2. We presented ourselves to the authorities promptly.
      我们立即向当局备案。
9. VERB 主持（电视或广播节目）
   If someone presents a programme on television or radio, they introduce each item in it.
   1. She presents a monthly magazine programme on the BBC.
      她在英国广播公司主持一个月刊节目。

in AM, usually use 美国英语通常用 host, introduce


10. VERB 上演；组织（演出或展览）
    When someone presents something such as a production of a play or an exhibition, they organize it.
    1. The Lyric Theatre is presenting a new production of 'Over the Bridge'.
       利里克剧院正在上演新排的《桥对面》。
11. VERB 引见；介绍
    If you present someone to someone else, often an important person, you formally introduce them.
    1. Fox stepped forward, welcomed him in Malay, and presented him to Jack...
       福克斯走向前，用马来语向他表示欢迎，并把他介绍给了杰克。
    2. Allow me to present my wife's cousin, Mr Zachary Colenso.
       请允许我介绍我妻子的表哥，扎卡里·科伦索先生。
12. See also: presentation

1. Talbot was presented with 80 potential avenues of investigation
   给塔尔博特提出了80种进行调查的可能途径。
2. She presented a bravery award to schoolgirl Caroline Tucker.
   她向女学生卡罗琳·塔克颁发了英勇奖状。
3. Guests were presented with glasses of bubbly on arrival.
   客人来后，都有香槟酒招待。
4. She came to visit England, where she was presented at the court of James I
   她来到英国访问，在詹姆士一世的王宫受到了接见。
5. Britain's new ambassador to Lebanon has presented his credentials to the President.
   英国驻黎巴嫩的新任大使已将国书递交给总统。
6. It presented in satirical terms points made in earnest by Catholic writers
   它用讽刺的语言呈现了天主教作家郑重其事表明的观点。
7. They became increasingly annoyed that they were being presented with a fait accompli.
   他们得知时已是木已成舟，无法变更了，他们为此越来越恼火。
8. Many, if not most, scientific papers are presented orally at scientific meetings
   许多科学论文，即便不是大多数，都是以口头形式在科学会议上发表的。
9. They presented their draft to the president, who looked it over, nodded and signed it
   他们把草案提交给了总统，总统翻了一遍，点了点头，然后就签了字。
10. Pupils presented a mime and puppet show.
    学生们奉献了一台哑剧形式的木偶戏。
11. The mongrel presented his muzzle for scratching.
    那只杂种狗张嘴要伤人。
12. The official urged the government not to pass up the opportunity that has now presented itself
    那位官员敦促政府不要放弃送上门的机会。
13. The small group of onlookers presented a pathetic sight
    这一小群旁观者看起来真是让人悲哀。
14. The mayor presented him with a gold medal at an official city reception
    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。
15. Prince Michael of Kent presented the prizes
    肯特亲王迈克尔颁发了奖品。
16. A further obstacle has presented itself, however.
    然而，突然又出现了一个障碍。
17. We presented three options to the unions for discussion
    我们向工会提供了3种选择供讨论。
18. The government has presented these changes as major reforms
    政府将这些变化描述为重大的改革。
19. In Europe, Aga Khan III presented himself in a completely different light.
    在欧洲，阿迦汗三世表现得完全是另一副样子。
20. We presented ourselves to the authorities promptly.
    我们立即向当局备案。
21. Fox stepped forward, welcomed him in Malay, and presented him to Jack
    福克斯走向前，用马来语向他表示欢迎，并把他介绍给了杰克。
22. What is presented to the public as a critical evaluation is really an elaborate puff for him and his magazine.
    公众所看到的评论界的好评实际上是对他和他的杂志的一种吹捧。
23. Data from Voyager II has presented astronomers with a puzzle about why our outermost planet exists
    “旅行者二号”发回的数据给天文学家们提出了一个难题：离我们最远的那颗行星为什么会存在。
24. Swift said the growing sophistication among biotech investors presented an opportunity for a more specialist investment fund.
    斯威夫特说，生物科技领域的投资人越来越精明了，这也为我们获得一个更专业的投资基金提供了机会。
25. The testimony presented offered a strong case for acquitting her on grounds of self-defense
    当庭的证词为裁定她是正当防卫而无罪提供了强有力的证据。
26. It is crucial that all documents presented are authentic and easily verifiable.
    所有提交的文件必须真实且易于查证，这一点很关键。
27. The ambassador was presented to the president.
    大使被引见给总统。
28. He presented his whole collection of books to the library.
    他把全部藏书捐献给图书馆。
29. They presented flowers to their teachers.
    他们向老师献花。