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presence

UK //ˈprez.əns//US //ˈprez.əns//

词源

源自拉丁语 'praesentia',由 'prae-'(在...前)和 'esse'(存在)组成,13世纪通过古法语进入英语。

noun

❶ 指某人或某物存在于某个地方的状态或事实,强调其存在感或影响力。

“Her presence at the meeting made everyone feel more confident.”

(她出席会议让所有人都感到更有信心。)

“The presence of police officers helped maintain order during the protest.”

(警察的存在帮助维持了抗议期间的秩序。)

❶ 指某人展现出的气质、风度或气场,常带有积极的评价意味。

“She has a strong stage presence that captivates the audience.”

(她拥有强大的舞台魅力,能牢牢吸引观众。)

“His calm presence helped diffuse the tense situation.”

(他沉着的气质帮助缓解了紧张的局面。)

同义词:existence, attendance, aura, bearing, demeanor

常见短语

in the presence of — 表示在某人或某物的面前或存在的情况下,常用于正式场合。

“The contract was signed in the presence of two witnesses.”

(合同是在两位见证人在场的情况下签署的。)

make one's presence felt — 指通过行动或影响力让他人注意到自己的存在。

“The new manager quickly made his presence felt in the department.”

(新经理很快就在部门中展现了自己的影响力。)