A1 noun 中性 #271 最常用

present

/ˈprez.ənt/

A present is an object that you give to someone, typically on a special occasion or to show your gratitude. It is usually something that is given for free to make the recipient feel happy or appreciated.

例句

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1

I bought a birthday present for my sister yesterday.

I bought a birthday gift for my sister yesterday.

2

Please accept this small present as a token of our gratitude.

Please accept this small gift as a sign of our thanks.

3

Look at this cool present I got from my friend!

Look at this great gift I received from my friend!

词族

名词
present
Verb
present
副词
presently
形容词
present
相关
presentation
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记忆技巧

A 'present' is 'presently' in your hand because someone wants to see you smile.

快速测验

I received a beautiful _______ for my birthday from my parents.

正确!

正确答案是: present

例句

1

I bought a birthday present for my sister yesterday.

everyday

I bought a birthday gift for my sister yesterday.

2

Please accept this small present as a token of our gratitude.

formal

Please accept this small gift as a sign of our thanks.

3

Look at this cool present I got from my friend!

informal

Look at this great gift I received from my friend!

4

The study explores the social significance of giving a present within a community.

academic

The research looks at the social importance of giving a gift in a group.

5

The company sent a holiday present to all its major clients.

business

The firm sent a holiday gift to all its main customers.

词族

名词
present
Verb
present
副词
presently
形容词
present
相关
presentation

常见搭配

birthday present a gift given on someone's birthday
wrap a present to cover a gift in paper
open a present to take the paper off a gift
Christmas present a gift given at Christmas time
give a present to hand a gift to someone

常用短语

at present

currently or right now

birthday present

a gift for a birthday

Christmas present

a gift for Christmas

容易混淆的词

present vs gift

'Present' is often used for personal items between friends/family, while 'gift' can be more formal or describe a natural talent.

present vs presence

'Presence' is the state of being in a place, while 'present' is the object being given.

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使用说明

When used as a noun meaning 'gift', the stress is on the first syllable: PRE-sent. It is a countable noun.

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常见错误

Learners often stress the second syllable (pre-SENT), which is the verb form meaning to show or give a speech.

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记忆技巧

A 'present' is 'presently' in your hand because someone wants to see you smile.

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词源

From the Old French word 'present', referring to something brought before someone as a gift.

语法模式

Countable noun: one present, two presents Commonly follows the verbs: give, get, buy, receive, wrap, or open The plural form is 'presents'
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文化背景

In many English-speaking cultures, it is common to wrap presents in colorful paper and include a small card.

快速测验

I received a beautiful _______ for my birthday from my parents.

正确!

正确答案是: present

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