presence

noun

UK/ˈprez.ᵊns/
US/ˈprez.ᵊns/

Definitions of presence noun

  1. B2Singular(單數)

    the state of being in a particular place.

    出席;在場;(事物)存在;出現

    • The large crowd made her feel quite nervous.

      一大群人讓她感到非常緊張。

    • Pollen in the air can cause hay fever in susceptible individuals.

      空氣中的花粉可能會引起敏感人群的過敏性鼻炎。

    • He is usually very courteous when I am around.

      我在的時候,他通常非常有禮貌。

  2. C2Countable(可數名詞)Usually singular(通常單數)

    the feeling that someone is still in a place although they are not there or are dead

    感覺某人仍存在的感覺(即使他們不在那裡或已去世)

    • The feeling of her daughter's presence made her empty bedroom feel less lonely.

      她女兒存在的感覺讓她空蕩的臥室不那麼孤單。

    • His presence lingered throughout the house even after he had gone.

      即使他已經離開,他的存在感依然縈繞在整棟房子裡。

  3. C2Singular(單數)

    a group of police officers or soldiers assigned to monitor or control a situation.

    (觀察或控制局勢的)一隊警察(或部隊)

    • The United Nations has maintained a presence in the region for a considerable period.

      聯合國在該地區維持了相當長時間的存在。

    • There was a large police presence at the protest.

      抗議現場有大批警力部署。

    • There was an increased military presence in the area to maintain order.

      該地區增加了軍事存在以維持秩序。

  4. C2Uncountable(不可數名詞)approving(褒義)

    a quality that makes people notice or admire you.

    儀態;風度;氣質

    • a strong stage presence

      強烈的舞台魅力

    • He stood in the corner of the room, a dark and troubled presence.

      他站在房間的角落,一個黑暗而憂鬱的存在。

    • Her confident and calm demeanor gave her an impressive presence.

      她自信而冷靜的舉止給人留下了深刻的印象。

Idioms

  • make your presence felt

    To have a noticeable impact or influence on others or a situation; to make one's presence and influence apparent.

    顯露頭角;影響力強勁

    Since she joined the team, her leadership skills have really made her presence felt.

    自從她加入團隊後,她的領導能力確實讓人感受到了她的存在。