內(nèi)容簡介
不少人在初學(xué)英語時就會接觸到單詞 “present”,它既可以作名詞用,也可以作形容詞和動詞用 —— 作不同詞性時,它的含義和讀音相同嗎?看 “一分鐘英語” 視頻,學(xué)習(xí)單詞 “present” 的常見用法。
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Let's learn some common uses of the word 'present'.
Firstly, 'present' as a noun is another word to mean 'gift'.
What's the best present you've ever received?
'Present' can also be used as a noun to mean 'now'. This very minute. Often with 'the' – 'the present'.
Stop talking about the future, and start living in the present!
We also use 'present' as an adjective to mean 'in a particular place'.
I was present for all seven classes.
This word can also be used as a verb, but listen to the difference in pronunciation: 'present' /pr??zent/. 'Present' can mean 'show something to someone'. It’s quite formal – you can present research or information in a meeting.
I presented the results of the survey to the rest of the team.
Finally, 'present' can also be used as a verb to mean 'introduce someone to others'.
I'd like to present my friend, Nick.
用法總結(jié)
1. “Present” 作名詞用,可以表示 “禮物”,相當(dāng)于 “gift”。
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What's the best present you've ever received?
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I love it when people give me presents.
2. 名詞 “present” 還可以表示 “現(xiàn)在,此時此刻”,常與定冠詞 “the” 連用,即 “the present(目前,當(dāng)下)”。
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Stop talking about the future, and start living in the present!
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The film is set in the present. It's about things happening now.
3. “Present” 作形容詞用,可以表示 “在場的,出席的”。
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I was present for all seven classes.
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He wasn't present for last week's meeting.
4. “Present” 作動詞用時,發(fā)音為 /pr??zent/,與名詞和形容詞 /?prez.?nt/ 不同。它可用在正式場合,表示 “呈現(xiàn),展示” 某物,或 “提供” 信息 。
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I presented the results of the survey to the rest of the team.
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When she presented the findings, people were shocked.
5. “Present” 作動詞用,還可以表示 “介紹、引見(某人)”。
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I'd like to present my friend, Nick.
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I had to present myself to the whole team.