A2 [ C ] UK informal prezzie, or pressie something that you are given, without asking for it, on a special occasion, especially to show friendship, or to say thank you(尤指表示友谊或致谢的)礼物,赠品
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We're having a collection for Tom's retirement present.
They got an entire set of silver cutlery as a wedding present.
I was looking for a birthday present for my mother but I didn't find anything suitable.
Aren't you going to unwrap your presents?
The children squealed in delight when they saw all the presents under the Christmas tree.
B1 the period of time that is happening now, not the past or the future现在,目前
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I'm usually too immersed in the present to worry about the future.
Let's talk about the present.
A1 [ S ] language the form of the verb that is used to show what happens or exists now现在时态
B1 now现在,目前
B1 [ after verb ] in a particular place出席的,在场的,存在的
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Mind your language - there are ladies present!
Is it necessary for all of us to be present at the meeting this afternoon?
Melanin is the dark brown pigment of the hair, skin, and eyes that is present in varying amounts in every human being.
More men are present at the births of their children these days.
There ought to be an adult present at all times, when there are young children in the pool.
[ before noun ] happening or existing now现在的,目前的
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Charlie has a clever plan for getting us out of our present difficulties.
Unlike the present government, we believe in serving the community.
The present system of payment will remain in effect until the end of the rental agreement.
The present voting system distorts the wishes of the electorate.
Are you feeling frustrated in your present job?
B2 to give, provide, or make something known赠送,授予;提交;展现
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He has a lot more work to do before he can present the scheme to the public.
Ruth was astonished when he presented her with an engagement ring.
She presented a well-argued case for the banning of smoking in public places.
She graciously accepted the flowers that were presented to her.
The Duchess of Kent will be presenting the trophies.
B2 UK to introduce a television or radio show主持播出(电视或广播节目)
formal to introduce a person引见,介绍
to arrive somewhere and introduce yourself出现,到场
C2 If something presents itself, it happens.发生,出现,呈现
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I'd like to present my grandson, Jackson Junior.
He was presented to the Queen and given a knighthood.
She used to present one of those holiday programmes but now she reads the news.
May I present Sir Bob Geldof?
What was that documentary called that she used to present?
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