VOA一分鐘英語 Present 常見用法

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？
 
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”。
What's the best present you've ever received?
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）”。
Stop talking about the future, and start living in the present!
The film is set in the present. It's about things happening now.3. “Present” 作形容詞用，可以
 
3. 表示 “在場的，出席的”。
I was present for all seven classes.
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 。
I presented the results of the survey to the rest of the team.
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）”。
I'd like to present my friend, Nick.
I had to present myself to the whole team.