VOA一分钟英语 Present 常见用法

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？
 
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
 
3. 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.