常見例句用作形容詞 (adj.)用作定語: ~+ n.The present situation is foreign to me.我對目前的形勢不熟悉。It is well known that he is the master of the present situation.眾所周知,他是目前局勢的控制者。He judged the present situation badly.他很糟糕地錯估了當(dāng)前形勢。This is the present situation of world affairs.這是目前世界的形勢。The present wave of strikes stems from discontent among the lower-paid.當(dāng)前的罷工浪潮起因于低工資雇員的不滿情緒。What are the issues facing the workers at the present time?當(dāng)前工人們面臨的問題是什么呢?If certain factors limit present investment in industry, this is even more true for agriculture.如果說某些因素限制了目前對工業(yè)的投資,那么對農(nóng)業(yè)更是如此。They established their present working methods by a process of trial and error.他們經(jīng)過反復(fù)試驗確立了目前的操作方法。I propose that a provisional national assembly be held to meet the present emergency.為應(yīng)付當(dāng)前的緊急狀況,我提議召開臨時國民會議。She was too angry at the present moment to listen to reason.此刻她正在氣頭上,根本就聽不進理智的勸告。When is my pay going to be increased from its present rate?什么時候我現(xiàn)在的工資才能增加呢?The present contract can't ensure you a job.現(xiàn)在這合同保證不了你有工作。I'm feeling rather frustrated in my present job; I need a change.我感到現(xiàn)在做得很不順心,需要換一換工作。Your present behaviour cancels out any past help you gave us.你現(xiàn)在的行為抵消掉了過去你給我們的任何幫助。We have all agreed that the present proposal is a good one.我們都認為這個正在討論的建議很好。The present proposal will be accepted upon the following conditions.這項正在討論的提案將按下列條件予以采納。We hesitated to accept the present proposal.我們對是否接受這一正在討論的建議猶豫不決。n. +~The men present were his supporters.出席的人是他的支持者。He answered all the questions with a readiness that startled everyone present.他敏捷地回答了所有問題使在座的每個人為之震驚。He read the story aloud for everybody present to hear.他朗讀這篇小說給在場的人聽。He was the only Englishman present.他是在場的唯一的英國人。What he said deeply affected the people present.他說的話深深地感動了在場的人。用作表語: S+be+~How many of the group are present today?今天該組有多少人出席?All the fashion of the town were present.全城名流都到了。S+be+~+ prep .-phraseA good many people were present at the rally.許多人參加了集會。All were present at the meeting.全都到會了。Many of them were present at the conference.他們中的許多人出席了這次會議。How many people were present at the meeting?多少人出席了會議?They insisted that he should be present at the meeting.他們堅持要他出席這次會議。It so happened that he had to be present at a meeting.他碰巧得去參加一個會議。用作名詞 (n.)Writers of history books often attempt to integrate the past with the present.寫歷史書的人總是力圖把過去與現(xiàn)在聯(lián)系起來。The children were delighted with the presents.孩子們得到禮物都很高興。The present to the boy is conditioned on his good marks.那孩子得到禮物的條件是取得好成績。He accepted the present with hearty thanks.他衷心感激地接受了這件禮物。He gave me a handsome present.他給我一份很好的禮物。We clubbed together to buy her a present.我們湊錢給她買了一件禮物。We chose a Christmas present for her.我們?yōu)樗暨x了一件圣誕禮物。We chose her a nice birthday present.我們給她挑選了一件精致的生日禮物。We lump all our money together to buy our teacher a present.我們把所有的錢放在一起去給我們的老師買件禮物。He got a splendid present for her.他送她一件極好的禮物。The children band together to buy a present for their teacher.孩子們合起來為他們的老師買了件禮物。Please accept the diamond ring as a present.請把這枚鉆戒作為一件禮物收下。He refused to accept any present.他不接受任何禮物。Father's birthday present was hidden in the kitchen cupboard.送給爸爸的生日禮物藏在廚房的碗櫥里。Jane let out where she had hidden her father's birthday present.簡無意中把藏著給父親的生日禮物的地方說了出去。用作動詞 (v.)用作及物動詞: S+~+ n./pron.The question naturally presented itself in my mind.我的腦海中自然而然地出現(xiàn)了這個問題。The question presented itself for our attention.這問題引起了我們的注意。A good opportunity has presented itself for doing what you suggested.要是按你的建議辦,現(xiàn)在有個好機會了。She presents her idea very clearly.她把自己的觀點表達得十分清楚。The book presents a faithful account of the event.這本書忠實地描述了這一事件。He presented himself for an examination.他參加了考試。He presented himself for a checkup at the hospital.他在醫(yī)院接受體檢。Miss Smith, may I present Mr. Brown?史密斯小姐,讓我把布朗先生引薦給你好嗎?The characters in the book are vividly presented.這本書里的人物寫得栩栩如生。I was presented with a new dictionary.別人給我送了本新詞典。用作雙賓動詞: S+~+ pron./n. + n./pron.Michael presented the manager his application.邁克爾向經(jīng)理遞交了一份申請報告。S+~+ n./pron. +to pron./n.You'd better present a bunch of flowers to her.你最好送束花給她。A book list was presented to the dean.送了一份書單給系主任。用作名詞 (n.)He bought me a valuable diamond ring as a birthday present.他給我買了一只貴重的鉆戒作生日禮物。I wish to make you a present in token of my gratitude.我想送你一件禮物,以表示對你的感謝之情。Focusing on the future instead of the present can cripple any activity.不注意現(xiàn)在只考慮將來就可能做不成任何事。There's no certain cure for this illness at present.現(xiàn)在這種病尚無確實可靠的療法。用作形容詞 (adj.)He insists on being present.他一定要出席。A number of local personalities were present at the meeting.一些當(dāng)?shù)孛顺鱿藭h。According to our present ideas of physics, nothing can travel faster than light.根據(jù)我們現(xiàn)在物理學(xué)的概念,沒有什么東西能超過光速。I am content to stay in my present job.我對現(xiàn)在的工作心滿意足。My present finances preclude the possibility of buying a car.按我目前的財務(wù)狀況我是不可能買車的。He suspected that a leak was present somewhere along the pipe.他猜疑管道里什么地方漏了。用作動詞 (v.)He presented quite a new view of the affair.他對那件事提出了相當(dāng)新的看法。We should like to present some suggestions which would help settle the question.我們愿提出一些建議,可能有助于解決這個問題。They presented a sum of money to the college in memory of their son.他們向?qū)W院贈送了一筆款項以紀(jì)念他們的兒子。The whole village presented a face placid.整個村莊呈現(xiàn)出一片寧靜。The ships in the bay present a beautiful sight.海灣內(nèi)的船舶呈現(xiàn)一派美麗的景致。 返回 presentness