Значение present в русском языке

• 0 to be in a particular place -- присутствовать

  • The whole family was present.

• 1 happening or existing now -- настоящий, нынешний

  • the present situation

  • What is your present occupation?

• 2 the form of the verb that is used to show what happens or exists now -- настоящее время (в грамматике)

• 3 the period of time that is happening now -- настоящее (время)

  • Let's talk about the present.

  • The play is set in the present.

• 4 something that you give to someone, usually for a particular occasion -- подарок

  • a birthday/wedding present

  • to give someone a present

  • Did you get many presents?

• 5 now -- сейчас

  • At present she's working abroad.

• 6 to give something to someone, often at a formal ceremony -- преподносить, вручать

  • to present a prize

  • They presented her with a bouquet.

• 7 to give people information in a formal way -- представлять, излагать

  • He presented the report to his colleagues.

• 8 to cause a danger/threat/problem, etc -- быть чреватым опасностью/представлять собой угрозу/проблему и т. д.

  • The final exam may present some problems.

• 9 to introduce a television or radio programme -- вести программу

  • He presents a weekly sports quiz.

• 10 to show a new play or film -- показывать, играть (спектакль и т. д.)

  • The school is presenting 'West Side Story' this term.

• 11 to introduce someone formally -- представлять кого-либо кому-либо

  • May I present my daughters?

• 12 If an opportunity presents itself, it becomes possible. -- появляться (о возможности)

  • I'd be happy to go to New York, if the opportunity presented itself.