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presentment

UK //prɪˈzentmənt//US //prɪˈzentmənt//

词源

源自中古英语 'presentement',来自古法语 'presentement',基于拉丁语 'praesentare'(呈现、展示)。

noun

❶ 正式提交或展示某物的行为,尤指向官方机构提交文件或证据。常用于法律或金融场景,如票据的提示付款。

“The presentment of the check to the bank was done on time.”

(支票按时向银行进行了提示付款。)

“The lawyer prepared the presentment of evidence to the court.”

(律师准备了向法庭提交的证据。)

❶ 公开的展示或呈现,通常指艺术作品或表演的展示。

“The presentment of the new sculpture attracted many visitors.”

(新雕塑的展示吸引了许多参观者。)

“Her presentment of the song was heartfelt and moving.”

(她对这首歌的演绎真挚而感人。)

同义词:submission, display, exhibition, demonstration, showing

常见短语

bill of presentment — 法律术语,指向法庭提交的正式起诉书或指控文件。

“The grand jury issued a bill of presentment against the suspect.”

(大陪审团对嫌疑人发出了起诉书。)

presentment of a note — 金融术语,指向银行或相关方提交票据以要求付款的行为。

“The presentment of the note was made before the due date.”

(票据在到期日前被提交付款。)