At present Meaning in English
expression
ˈæt/ /ˈpɹɛzənt/, /pɝˈzɛnt/, /pɹiˈzɛnt
AT PREZ-uhnt, per-ZENT, pree-ZENT
ˈæt/ /pɹəˈzɛnt
AT pruh-ZENT
释义
Used to mean 'right now' or 'currently,' often in more formal situations. It describes what is true at this time.
用法与细微差别
More formal than simply saying 'now' or 'currently.' Common in reports, business, and academic writing. Colloquial speech usually prefers 'right now' or 'currently.' Not used for the location meaning of 'present.'
Spanish: en este momento - actualmentePortuguese (BR): no momento - atualmentePortuguese (PT): de momento - atualmenteChinese (Simplified): 目前 - 现在Chinese (Traditional): 目前 - 現在Hindi: वर्तमान मेंArabic: حالياً - في الوقت الحاضرBengali: বর্তমানে - এই মুহূর্তেRussian: в настоящее время - на данный моментJapanese: 現在（げんざい） - 今のところVietnamese: hiện tại - lúc nàyKorean: 현재 - 지금Turkish: şu anda - şu an itibariyleUrdu: اس وقت - فی الحالIndonesian: saat ini - pada saat ini
例句
At present, I live with my parents.
basic
There are no tickets available at present.
basic
She cannot answer the phone at present.
basic
At present, we are focusing on remote work.
natural
The restaurant is closed at present, but it should reopen soon.
natural
He's not taking new clients at present.
natural