presence
Longman Dictionary of Contemporary English 5++LDOCE 5++pres·ence /ˈprezəns/ ●●○ W3 noun 1 [uncountable] when someone or something is present in a particular place 出席，到场；存在 OPP absence Your presence is requested at the club meeting on Friday. 敬请出席于周五举行的俱乐部会议。presence of Tests revealed the presence of poison in the blood. 化验显示血液中含有毒素。2 in the presence of somebody (also in somebody’s presence) formalWITH with someone or in the same place as them 在某人面前，当着某人的面 He was determined not to complain in the presence of the nurse. 他决定不当着那位护士的面抱怨。 I asked you not to smoke in my presence. 我叫你不要在我面前抽烟的。3 appearance/manner 外貌/举止 [uncountable]IMPRESS the ability to appear impressive to people because of your appearance or the way you behave 风度，风采 a man of great presence 风度翩翩的男子4 official group 官方团体 [singular]HERETHERE a group of people, especially soldiers, who are in a place to control what is happening 〔驻扎的〕部队；〔派遣的〕队伍 We will increase police presence in local communities. 我们将在当地社区增加警力。 Soldiers still maintain a military presence in the area. 士兵们仍然驻守在该地区。5 business 商业 [countable usually singular] the ability to gain sales because your business is strong or noticeable 势力，影响力 a company with a strong presence in all major world markets 在世界各大市场都很有势力的公司6 spirit 幽灵 [countable usually singular]GHOST a spirit or influence that cannot be seen but is felt to be near 〔看不见的〕灵魂，鬼怪 They felt a strange presence in the deserted house. 他们感到那所废弃的房子里有异灵。7 make your presence felt EFFECT/INFLUENCEto have a strong and noticeable effect on the people around you or the situation you are in 引起他人注意 She was a very pretty girl and made her presence felt almost at once. 她是个很漂亮的姑娘，她一出现几乎马上就能吸引别人的注意。n COLLOCATIONSverbsindicate the presence of something/somebodyThese plants indicate the presence of underground water.reveal the presence of something/somebodyExcavations revealed the presence of an ancient burial ground.detect the presence of something/somebodyThey invented a device for detecting the presence of submarines.confirm the presence of something/somebodyTests confirmed the presence of an infection.explain the presence of something/somebodyHow could he possibly explain the presence of so much money in his flat?notice somebody's presenceIf he had noticed her presence, he gave no sign.sense somebody's presence (=be aware that someone is present without seeing them)The man sensed his presence at once and turned sharply.acknowledge somebody's presence (=speak to someone or make a sign to show that you know they are present)He acknowledged my presence with a quick wave.phrasesbe/become aware of somebody's presenceIt was only when I coughed that he became aware of my presence.
Examples from the Corpus
presence• As a result, a housing association presence has been achieved in a number of relatively small villages.• It was as if an evil presence lived in the room.• The sale gives USAir a greater presence in the Northeast.• The sudden cessation of the drumming was, peculiarly, more unnerving than its presence.• I feel now that I am in touch with Belinda, even though I miss her physical presence.• There was a strong police presence at the march.• The ambassador's presence at the reception was a surprise.• It was a sombre meal in spite of Mark's presence.• The African dancers have a powerful stage presence.• However, the presence of the word charity never did guarantee goodwill.• In the presence of malignancy it is known that different tissues can respond in different ways.• That is, they can frame the night with their presence.presence of• Because of the presence of chemicals, many fish are inedible.military presence• However, this is a much larger military presence than during the 1984 Olympics in Los Angeles.• She was also dimly aware of his powerful military presence and immaculate clothes, and a slight, well-disguised limp.• The Territorial Army provides a reassuring military presence throughout the country.• They were attacking Britain's military presence on the island rather than addressing the environmental concerns.• An agreement on Kurdish autonomy would bring the Kurds back to their towns and villages, rendering a western military presence superfluous.pres·ence noun →n COLLOCATIONS1LDOCE OnlineChineseSyllable
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presence
pres‧ence S3 W2 /ˈprezəns/
noun
1. [uncountable] when someone or something is present in a particular place
OPP absence:
Your presence is requested at the club meeting on Friday.
presence of
Tests revealed the presence of poison in the blood.
2. in the presence of somebody (also in sb’s presence) formal with someone or in the same place as them:
He was determined not to complain in the presence of the nurse.
I asked you not to smoke in my presence.
3. APPEARANCE/MANNER [uncountable] the ability to appear impressive to people because of your appearance or the way you behave:
a man of great presence
4. OFFICIAL GROUP [singular] a group of people, especially soldiers, who are in a place to control what is happening:
We will increase police presence in local communities.
Soldiers still maintain a military presence in the area.
5. BUSINESS [countable usually singular] the ability to gain sales because your business is strong or noticeable:
a company with a strong presence in all major world markets
6. SPIRIT [countable usually singular] a spirit or influence that cannot be seen but is felt to be near:
They felt a strange presence in the deserted house.
7. make your presence felt to have a strong and noticeable effect on the people around you or the situation you are in:
She was a very pretty girl and made her presence felt almost at once.
■ verbs
▪indicate the presence of something/somebody These plants indicate the presence of underground water.
▪reveal the presence of something/somebody Excavations revealed the presence of an ancient burial ground.
▪detect the presence of something/somebody They invented a device for detecting the presence of submarines.
▪confirm the presence of something/somebody Tests confirmed the presence of an infection.
▪explain the presence of something/somebody How could he possibly explain the presence of so much money in his flat?
▪notice somebody's presence If he had noticed her presence, he gave no sign.
▪sense somebody's presence (=be aware that someone is present without seeing them) The man sensed his presence at once and turned sharply.
▪acknowledge somebody's presence (=speak to someone or make a sign to show that you know they are present) He acknowledged my presence with a quick wave.
■ phrases
▪be/become aware of somebody's presence It was only when I coughed that he became aware of my presence.
pres‧ence S3 W2 /ˈprezəns/
noun1. [uncountable] when someone or something is present in a particular place
OPP absence:
presence of
2. in the presence of somebody (also in sb’s presence) formal with someone or in the same place as them:
3. APPEARANCE/MANNER [uncountable] the ability to appear impressive to people because of your appearance or the way you behave:
4. OFFICIAL GROUP [singular] a group of people, especially soldiers, who are in a place to control what is happening:
5. BUSINESS [countable usually singular] the ability to gain sales because your business is strong or noticeable:
6. SPIRIT [countable usually singular] a spirit or influence that cannot be seen but is felt to be near:
7. make your presence felt to have a strong and noticeable effect on the people around you or the situation you are in:
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