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不少人在初学英语时就会接触到单词 “present”，它既可以作名词用，也可以作形容词和动词用 —— 作不同词性时，它的含义和读音相同吗？看 “一分钟英语” 视频，学习单词 “present” 的常见用法。

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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' /prɪˈzent/. '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.

用法总结

1. “Present” 作名词用，可以表示 “礼物”，相当于 “gift”。

• What's the best present you've ever received?
• I love it when people give me presents.

2. 名词 “present” 还可以表示 “现在，此时此刻”，常与定冠词 “the” 连用，即 “the present（目前，当下）”。

• 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” 作形容词用，可以表示 “在场的，出席的”。

• I was present for all seven classes.
• He wasn't present for last week's meeting.

4. “Present” 作动词用时，发音为 /prɪˈzent/，与名词和形容词 /ˈprez.ənt/ 不同。它可用在正式场合，表示 “呈现，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” 作动词用，还可以表示 “介绍、引见（某人）”。

• I'd like to present my friend, Nick.
• I had to present myself to the whole team.