presence
presence — 名詞
1. when a person, animal, or thing is physically there at a given location and mome
在場；存在
某人或某物身處某地的事實
when a person, animal, or thing is physically there at a given location and moment.
The teacher noticed the presence of a stranger at the back of the classroom.
老師注意到教室後方有個陌生人在場。
the presence of + noun
Maya felt nervous about speaking in the presence of her boss.
Maya 對於在老闆面前發言感到緊張。
in the presence of + person
Tests confirmed the presence of lead in the drinking water.
檢驗證實飲用水中含有鉛。
Carlos signed the contract in the presence of two witnesses.
Carlos 在兩位見證人在場下簽署了合約。
Elena's presence at the meeting helped calm the angry parents.
Elena 出席會議幫助安撫了憤怒的家長。
- attendance
more formal; specifically about being at an event
- existence
broader; not tied to a specific location
- absence
the direct opposite — not being there
文法句型
the presence of + noun
in someone's presence
用法筆記
Almost always preceded by 'the' or a possessive (his/her/their). Unlike a simple 'being there', this noun shifts the focus to the fact or effect of someone being in the place.
常見錯誤
2. an unseen being, often the spirit of someone who has died, that you sense is clo
靈體氣息
感覺到看不見的人或靈魂就在身邊
an unseen being, often the spirit of someone who has died, that you sense is close to you in a place.
Lina swore she could feel her grandmother's presence in the old kitchen.
Lina 發誓她能在老廚房裡感受到祖母的氣息。
feel + possessive + presence
Visitors to the abandoned chapel often report a strange presence near the altar.
造訪那座廢棄禮拜堂的人常說祭壇附近有股奇怪的靈氣。
Marcus woke at midnight and sensed a presence sitting at the foot of his bed.
Marcus 半夜醒來，感覺到床尾坐著一個看不見的東西。
After her father died, Sarah said her presence still filled the house.
父親過世後，Sarah 說她的氣息仍然瀰漫整個家。
文法句型
sense/feel a presence
用法筆記
Distinguish from sense 1: this sense refers to the felt spirit itself, not the act of being there. Often appears with verbs of perception (feel, sense) and adjectives like 'strange', 'unseen', 'ghostly'.
常見錯誤
3. a body of troops, police officers, or other officials stationed somewhere to kee
駐紮兵力
派駐某地維持秩序的軍警力量
a body of troops, police officers, or other officials stationed somewhere to keep order, monitor events, or show authority.
There was a heavy police presence outside the stadium before the match.
比賽前體育場外有大批警力部署。
heavy/strong + police/military presence
The UN maintained a peacekeeping presence in the region for over ten years.
聯合國在該地區維持維和部隊長達十多年。
maintain a presence
Local shopkeepers asked the mayor for a stronger police presence at night.
當地店家請求市長在夜間加強警力部署。
The army withdrew its presence from the border after the treaty was signed.
條約簽訂後，軍隊從邊境撤離駐軍。
- deployment
more formal; emphasises the act of sending troops
- force
narrower; refers to the troops themselves rather than their being there
- withdrawal
the act of removing such a force
文法句型
[adjective] presence
maintain/withdraw a presence
用法筆記
Subject verbs are typically 'maintain', 'increase', 'reduce', 'withdraw'. Common adjectives: 'heavy', 'strong', 'visible', 'military', 'police', 'peacekeeping'. Often extended to corporate or online contexts (a strong online presence).
常見錯誤
4. a calm, confident way of carrying yourself that draws attention and respect from
風采；氣場
讓人不自覺注意與敬佩的個人氣質
a calm, confident way of carrying yourself that draws attention and respect from others, even before you say a word.
The young actor had real presence the moment he walked onto the stage.
那位年輕演員一走上舞台就展現出十足的氣場。
have + presence
Dr. Tanaka commanded the room with quiet authority and natural presence.
Dr. Tanaka 以沉穩的權威與自然的風采掌控了全場。
Good news anchors need warmth, clear speech, and on-screen presence.
好的新聞主播需要溫度、清晰的口條與螢幕魅力。
Coaches told Lina she had the talent but needed more presence on the court.
教練告訴 Lina 她有天分，但在球場上需要更多氣場。
文法句型
have presence
stage presence
用法筆記
Uncountable in this sense — 'a presence' here usually means a person who has this quality (e.g. 'she is a powerful presence in poetry'). Common compounds: 'stage presence', 'on-screen presence', 'commanding presence'.