English Dictionary

present

/ˈpɹɛzənt/

adj

Relating to now, for the time being; current. / Located in the immediate vicinity. / (obsolete) Having an immediate effect (of a medicine, poison etc.); fast-acting.

The present situation is quite challenging.

意味（1）

Relating to now, for the time being; current.

The barbaric practice continues to the present day.

The present manager has been here longer than the last one.

The barbaric practice continues to the present day. The present manager has been here longer than the last one. Up to the present day.

意味（2）

Located in the immediate vicinity.

Is there a doctor present? Several people were present when the event took place.

意味（3）

(obsolete) Having an immediate effect (of a medicine, poison etc.); fast-acting.

Amongſt this number of Cordials and Alteratiues, J doe not find a more preſent remedy, then a cup of wine, or ſtrong drinke, and if it be ſoberly and opportunely vſed.

意味（4）

(obsolete) Not delayed; immediate; instant.

Sign me a present pardon for my brother,

意味（5）

(dated) Ready; quick in emergency.

a present wit

意味（6）

(obsolete) Favorably attentive; propitious.

to find a god so present to my prayer

意味（7）

Relating to something a person is referring to in the very context, with a deictic use similar to the demonstrative adjective this.

in the present study, the present article, the present results.

意味（8）

Attentive; alert; focused.

Sorry, I was distracted just now, I'll try to be more present from now on.