presence

presence
noun
  1. [mass noun]the state or fact of existing, occurring, or being present in a place or thing
    出席，在场；存在
    my presence in the flat made her happy.
    我来到公寓，这使她很高兴。
    the presence of chlorine in the atmosphere.
    大气中氯气的存在。
    the memorial was unveiled in the presence of 24 veterans.
    纪念碑揭幕时，有24名老兵在场。
    ■[count noun]a person or thing that exists or is present in a place but is not seen
    在场但看不见的人（或物）
    the monks became aware of a strange presence.
    和尚们意识到周围有奇怪的东西存在。
    ■[in sing.]a group of people, especially soldiers or police, stationed in a particular place
    （尤指士兵或警察）驻扎部队；警力；军事力量
    the USA would maintain a presence in the Indian Ocean region.
    美国要在印度洋地区保持军事存在。
    ■the impressive manner or appearance of a person
    仪表，仪态；风度；气质
    Richard was not a big man but his presence was overwhelming.
    理查德不算高大，但气质不凡。
    [in sing.]he has a real physical presence.
    他确实气宇轩昂。
常用词组
make one's presence felt
  1. have a strong and obvious effect or influence on others or on a situation
    引起别人注意自己的存在，使自己对人（或形势）有强烈且明显的影响
presence of mind
  1. the ability to remain calm and take quick, sensible action
    镇定自若，遇事不慌
    he had the presence of mind to record the scene on video.
    他镇定自若地用摄像机录下现场。
语源
  1. Middle English: via Old French from Latin praesentia 'being at hand', from the verb praeesse (see present)
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