present
present — 名詞
1. an item that you give to someone freely, usually on a special day such as a birt
禮物
贈送給他人的物品
an item that you give to someone freely, usually on a special day such as a birthday or holiday, to show that you care about them or to thank them
Sumin received a beautiful present for her eighteenth birthday from her grandmother.
Sumin 從祖母那裡收到了一份漂亮的十八歲生日禮物。
The children wrapped their presents carefully before placing them under the Christmas tree.
孩子們仔細包好禮物，再放到聖誕樹下。
Antonia brought a small present when she visited her friend in the hospital.
Antonia 去醫院探病時，帶了一份小禮物給朋友。
Yasmin opened her presents slowly, enjoying the surprise of each one.
Yasmin 慢慢地拆開禮物，享受每一份帶來的驚喜。
2. the time we are living through right now, between what has already happened and
現在；目前
當前的時間階段
the time we are living through right now, between what has already happened and what is still to come
We should focus on the present instead of worrying too much about the future.
我們應該專注於現在，而不是過度擔心未來。
The novel moves back and forth between the distant past and the present.
這本小說在遙遠的過去和現在之間來回切換。
Wren finds it hard to live in the present and often dwells on past mistakes.
Wren 很難活在當下，經常糾結於過去的錯誤。
The exhibition shows how technology has changed life from the past to the present.
這場展覽展示了從過去到現在，科技如何改變了生活。
3. a set of verb forms that show an action or state happening at the current moment
現在式
表示現在的動詞形式
a set of verb forms that show an action or state happening at the current moment, or that is generally true
In English class, the students learned how to form the simple present tense.
英文課上，學生們學習了如何構成簡單現在式。
grammar term: simple present tense
Shirin's essay lost points because she kept switching from present to past tense.
Shirin 的文章因為一直在現在式和過去式之間切換而被扣分。
The teacher explained that the present continuous is used for actions happening right now.
老師解釋說，現在進行式用來描述正在發生的動作。
Anthony finds the present perfect more difficult than the simple past tense.
Anthony 覺得現在完成式比簡單過去式更難。
- present tense
full term; used interchangeably
- past tense
verb forms describing completed actions
- future tense
verb forms describing actions yet to happen
用法筆記
Often paired with a specific tense name: 'present simple,' 'present continuous,' 'present perfect.' The definite article 'the' is usually used: 'the present tense.'
4. the current moment or situation, used mainly in fixed phrases such as 'at presen
此刻
說話當下的時間點
the current moment or situation, used mainly in fixed phrases such as 'at present' or 'for the present' to mean 'now' or 'for now'
At present, the company is hiring new staff for its Tokyo office.
目前，該公司正在為其東京辦事處招聘新員工。
fixed phrase: at present
No tickets are available for the concert at present, but more may come later.
這場演唱會的門票目前已經賣完了，但之後可能還會釋出。
Pim asked about the weather in Taiwan at present before booking his flight.
Pim 在訂機票前先問了台灣此刻的天氣狀況。
For the present, Lotte plans to focus on her studies rather than finding a job.
暫時來說，Lotte 打算專注於學業，而不是找工作。
用法筆記
Nearly always appears in the fixed phrases 'at present' (meaning 'now') or 'for the present' (meaning 'for now, temporarily'). These function adverbially and are characteristic of both spoken and written English.
常見錯誤
present — 形容詞
1. located at a specific spot where an event is taking place or where someone expec
在場的
存在於特定地點的
located at a specific spot where an event is taking place or where someone expects you to be
All students must be present for the final exam on Friday morning.
所有學生都必須出席星期五早上的期末考試。
predicative use: be present
The mayor was present at the opening ceremony of the new library.
市長出席了新圖書館的開幕典禮。
Lucía checked the attendance list to see which staff members were present.
Lucía 查了一下出席名單，看有哪些員工在場。
The doctor noted that no signs of infection were present in the wound.
醫生指出傷口沒有感染的跡象。
- in attendance
formal; used for events where attendance is recorded
- there
informal; 'I'll be there' instead of 'I'll be present'
- absent
not in the expected place
用法筆記
This sense is usually used after a linking verb (be, seem, remain) rather than before a noun. Compare 'the present members' (CURRENT sense) with 'the members present' (IN A PLACE sense — the adjective follows the noun in this special usage).
常見錯誤
2. relating to the time happening now, rather than the past or the future
現在的
發生或存在於當下的
relating to the time happening now, rather than the past or the future
The present situation at the factory requires immediate attention from management.
工廠目前的狀況需要管理層立即處理。
attributive use: present + noun
Joaquín is happy with his present job but hopes for a promotion next year.
Joaquín 對目前的工作很滿意，但希望明年能升遷。
Under the present rules, employees are allowed to work from home twice a week.
根據現行規定，員工每週可以居家辦公兩天。
The present address of the office is different from the one listed on the website.
辦公室的現址與網站上列出的地址不同。
Reema decided that her present living situation was no longer suitable for her family.
Reema 認為目前的居住環境已經不適合她的家人了。
用法筆記
Used before a noun (attributive position). Do not confuse with the IN A PLACE sense, which is used after a verb. For example, 'the present manager' means the person who manages now, while 'the manager present' means the manager who is in the room.
常見錯誤
present — 動詞
1. to give something to someone in a formal or official way, such as a prize, a doc
頒發；呈獻
正式地給予獎項、文件等
to give something to someone in a formal or official way, such as a prize, a document, or information, often during a ceremony or meeting
The principal will present the award to the top student at the school assembly.
校長將在學校集會上頒發獎項給最優秀的學生。
pattern: present + [noun] + to + [person]
The committee presented Yael with a certificate for her volunteer work.
委員會頒發了一張證書給 Yael，以表彰她的志工服務。
pattern: present + [person] + with + [noun]
The researchers presented their findings at the international medical conference.
研究人員在國際醫學會議上發表了他們的發現。
The mayor presented the keys of the new community centre to the local residents.
市長將新社區中心的鑰匙交給了當地居民。
文法句型
present + [noun] + to + [person]
present + [person] + with + [noun]
用法筆記
Common in two structures: 'present something to someone' and 'present someone with something.' Both mean the same thing. This sense is slightly formal and tends to be used for ceremonies, official events, and professional settings.
常見錯誤
2. to serve as the person who hosts a broadcast programme, introducing the differen
主持
介紹電視或廣播節目
to serve as the person who hosts a broadcast programme, introducing the different parts of the show
Anthony presents a weekly radio show about jazz music on the local station.
Anthony 在當地電台主持一週一次的爵士樂廣播節目。
The BBC asked the journalist to present the evening news bulletin from London.
BBC 邀請這位記者從倫敦主持晚間新聞播報。
Shirin has been presenting the breakfast television programme for over five years.
Shirin 主持晨間電視節目已經超過五年了。
Yasmin dreams of presenting her own travel show for an international audience.
Yasmin 夢想主持屬於自己的旅遊節目，面向國際觀眾。
文法句型
present + [noun] (a show/programme)
用法筆記
Chiefly British English. In American English, 'host' is more common for the same meaning. The person doing this is called a 'presenter' (UK) or 'host' (US).
3. to formally make one person known to another by stating their name and sometimes
介紹
正式讓人認識某人
to formally make one person known to another by stating their name and sometimes a few details about them
Allow me to present Mr. Chen, our new manager from the Taipei office.
請容我介紹陳先生，他是我們來自臺北辦公室的新經理。
formal register: 'Allow me to present...'
The ambassador was presented to the president during the state visit.
大使在國事訪問期間被引見給總統。
passive: presented to [person of high rank]
Joaquín presented his colleague to the board members at the annual meeting.
Joaquín 在年度會議上將他的同事介紹給董事會成員。
Sumin was nervous when her supervisor presented her to the senior partners.
Sumin 的主管把她介紹給資深合夥人時，她感到很緊張。
文法句型
present + [person] + to + [person]
用法筆記
More formal than 'introduce.' Typically used in official or ceremonial settings, such as introducing someone of higher status, or in formal business contexts. In everyday conversation, 'introduce' is preferred.
常見錯誤
4. to go to a particular place and state who you are, especially in an official or
報到；出面
到達某處表明身分
to go to a particular place and state who you are, especially in an official or formal situation such as a meeting, court, or military duty
The new recruits were told to present themselves at the barracks by six o'clock.
新兵被告知要在六點之前到軍營報到。
reflexive: present oneself
Wren presented herself at the reception desk and asked for the personnel manager.
Wren 到接待櫃檯報到，並詢問人事經理的所在位置。
All passengers must present themselves at the gate at least thirty minutes before departure.
所有乘客必須在出發前至少三十分鐘到登機門報到。
The witness was asked to present himself at the courthouse on the trial day.
證人被告知要在開庭當天到法院報到。
文法句型
present + oneself
用法筆記
Always used reflexively ('present oneself'). The place is introduced with 'at' for locations ('present oneself at the office') or 'to' for people in authority ('present oneself to the manager').
常見錯誤
5. (of an opportunity, problem, or situation) to happen or become available, often
出現；來臨
機會等突然出現
(of an opportunity, problem, or situation) to happen or become available, often suddenly or unexpectedly
When an opportunity to study abroad presented itself, Reema decided to take it.
當出國留學的機會出現時，Reema 決定把握住。
reflexive: opportunity presents itself
A solution presented itself after the team discussed the problem for several hours.
團隊討論了幾個小時之後，一個解決方案浮現了。
Lotte knew she had to act quickly before a better chance presented itself.
Lotte 知道她必須在更好的機會出現之前迅速行動。
If a suitable job presents itself, Anthony plans to move to a bigger city.
如果合適的工作機會出現，Anthony 打算搬到更大的城市。
- disappear
to stop being available or visible
文法句型
present + itself/themselves
用法筆記
Always reflexive: 'present itself' (singular) or 'present themselves' (plural). The subject is typically an abstract noun — an opportunity, a chance, a problem, a solution, a difficulty. This is not used for people or concrete objects.
常見錯誤
6. to depict a person, object, or concept from a chosen angle, shaping how an audie
描繪；呈現
以特定方式描述人或事物
to depict a person, object, or concept from a chosen angle, shaping how an audience views it
The documentary presents the scientist as a hero who fought against powerful companies.
這部紀錄片將這位科學家描繪成對抗大企業的英雄。
pattern: present + [noun] + as + [noun]
The media often presents young people as lazy, which is unfair to most of them.
媒體常把年輕人描繪成懶惰的形象，這對大多數人來說並不公平。
Pim presented the proposal in a positive light during the team meeting.
Pim 在小組會議中以正面的角度呈現了這份提案。
The painting presents a peaceful view of village life in the nineteenth century.
這幅畫描繪了十九世紀鄉村生活的寧靜景象。
- hide
to keep something from being seen or known
文法句型
present + [noun] + as + [noun/adjective]
用法筆記
Often followed by 'as' to indicate the way something is portrayed, or used with 'in a ... light' to describe the angle or tone. This sense carries a subjective quality — the presenter is choosing a particular angle.
7. to go to a doctor or hospital because you are experiencing particular symptoms o
就診
因症狀去看醫生
to go to a doctor or hospital because you are experiencing particular symptoms of illness
Several patients presented at the clinic with flu-like symptoms last week.
上週有幾位病人到診所就診，出現類流感症狀。
medical: present with [symptoms]
The elderly man presented at the emergency room complaining of chest pain.
那位老先生因胸痛而前往急診室就醫。
Antonia presented with a high fever and was admitted to hospital for observation.
Antonia 因高燒就診，隨後被安排住院觀察。
Children presenting with a rash should be kept home from school until it clears.
出現皮疹的兒童在痊癒之前應留在家裡，不要去上學。
- come in with
informal; 'patients came in with flu symptoms'
文法句型
present + with + [symptom]
present + at + [medical facility]
用法筆記
Common in medical English. A patient 'presents with' certain symptoms or 'presents at' a medical facility. The phrasing can also be used for the symptom itself: 'the patient presented with a cough.'
常見錯誤
8. (of a disease or medical condition) to first become noticeable or show particula
顯現；表現
疾病最初顯示出症狀
(of a disease or medical condition) to first become noticeable or show particular signs in a patient
The illness presented as a mild fever at first, then grew much worse.
這種疾病最初表現為輕微發燒，後來變得更嚴重。
pattern: present as [symptom]
In some patients, the infection presents with no symptoms at all for several days.
某些患者的感染在好幾天內完全沒有任何症狀。
The disease can present differently in children and in adults.
這種疾病在兒童和成人身上的表現可能不同。
The allergy presented as a skin rash after the patient ate shellfish.
患者在食用貝類後，過敏反應表現為皮膚出疹。
文法句型
present + as + [symptom/condition]
用法筆記
The subject is the illness or condition itself, not the patient. Used to describe how a medical problem first appears or which symptoms it causes. 'Present as' introduces the symptom; 'present with' introduces the visible sign.