presence
['prez.ənts] noun
ESSENTIAL only singular
■when someone or something is in a place 出席，在场；（事物的）存在，出现•She was overawed by the presence of so many people.这么多人在场，把她吓坏了。 •The presence of pollen in the atmosphere causes hay fever in some people.空气中花粉的存在会使一些人患上花粉热。 •He's usually quite polite in my presence.在我面前他通常很有礼貌。 •The document was signed in the presence of two witnesses.这项文件签署时有两个证人在场。 countable usually singular
■a feeling that someone is still in a place although they are not there or are dead 冥冥中有人的存在感•His daughter's presence seemed to fill her empty bedroom.他女儿仍在的感觉似乎使她的卧室不那么空荡荡的。 only singular
■a group of police or soldiers who are watching or controlling a situation （观察控制形势的）一队员警（或部队）•The United Nations has maintained a presence in the region for some time.联合国派部队在该地区驻扎已有一段时间。 •There was a strong police presence at the demonstration.在示威现场有大批警力。 uncountable approving
■a quality that makes people notice or admire you, even when you are not speaking 仪态，风度；气质•stage presence台风 •He stood there in the corner of the room, a dark, brooding (= worrying) presence.他站在屋子的角落里，神色阴郁，愁容满面。
['prez.ənts] noun
make your presence felt
■to have a strong effect on other people or on a situation 突显自己；（对人群或局势）发挥作用•The new police chief has really made his presence felt.新警长的确很引人注目。 |