There is no past and future, only a sort of eternal present.
出自: U. Le GuinThe next part brought the story to the present.
出自: E. LeonardMaybe he'd be saying he loved her, bringing her flowers, buying her presents.
出自: R. IngallsJon was present at the next meeting.
出自: A. DavisI had not wanted him to be present when I introduced Hal and Cora.
出自: C. McWilliamAn aunt in London..was going to present her at court.
出自: P. MortimerAfter completing high school, Emily was presented to Boston society.
出自: L. GordonHe presented a book to her.
值得注意的是,present 作动词时,很少有双宾语。
There are other people present.
还有其他人出席。