presence
UK/'prezns/US
NGSL 2kIELTSTOEFLB1
Definitions
n.
The fact of being in a particular place
出席，在场，存在
n.
An impressive personal quality that commands attention
气场，台风
n.
A presence: a person or thing felt to be present
（感觉到的）存在体，气息
Root Breakdown
Root-derivedFrom Latin praesentia: prae- (before) + the 'be/stand' root (es-/s-, related to stāre and esse) = 'being before someone, standing in front.' To be present is to stand before others; presence is that fact, and by extension the force a person radiates when they stand before you.
Root st still carries 376 more wordsCommon Collocations
- 1.in the presence of在……面前
- 2.stage presence舞台气场
- 3.strong presence强大的存在感
- 4.online presence网络影响力
Example Sentences
- 1.
Your presence at the meeting is required.
- 2.
The actor has incredible stage presence.
- 3.
The company is expanding its presence in Asia.