presence
/ˈprezns; `prɛzns/ n
1 [U] being present in a place 出席; 在场; 存在
The dogs were trained to detect the presence of explosives. 那些狗是训练来查寻爆炸物的.
Your presence is requested at the shareholders' meeting. 敬请您出席股东会议.
Her presence during the crisis had a calming effect. 在危难中有了她就稳定了人心. Cf 参看 absence.
2 [U, sing] (approv 褒) person's way of standing, moving, etc, esp as it affects other people 仪态; （尤指）风度
a man of great presence 潇洒的男子
The power of his stage presence could never be forgotten. 他的舞台表演才能令人难忘.
3 [C] person or thing that is or seems to be present in a place （似乎）在场的人或事物
There seemed to be a ghostly presence in the room. 屋里像是有个鬼似的.
4 [sing] number of eg soldiers or policemen in a place for a special purpose （执行某种使命的）一群在场人员（如军警等）
a massive police presence at the meeting 大会期间在场的大批警察
The United Nations maintains a military presence in the area. 联合国在该地区驻有军队.
5 (idm 习语)be admitted to sb's presence => admit. in the presence of sb/in sb's presence in the place where sb is; with sb there 当著某人; 有某人在场
He made the accusation in the presence of witnesses. 他在有见证人在场的情况下提出了控告.
She asked them not to discuss the matter in her presence. 她请求他们不要当著她讨论这个问题. make one's `presence felt make others aware of one's presence or existence by the strength of one's personality, one's superior ability, etc 凭本身的实力、 长处等使别人注意自己
The new chairman is certainly making his presence felt! 那位新任主席确是在突出自己! ,presence of `mind ability to remain calm and act quickly and sensibly in a crisis 危难中镇定自若; 遇事不慌
The child showed great presence of mind by grabbing the falling baby. 那孩子毫不慌张一把抓住了摔下的婴儿.