| 单词 | presence of mind |
| 释义 | presence of mindSEE SYNONYMS FOR presence of mind ON THESAURUS.COM nouna calm state of mind that allows one to think clearly or act effectively in an emergency. Origin of presence of mindFirst recorded in 1655–65 Words nearby presence of mindpreselect, preselector, presell, presence, presence chamber, presence of mind, presenile, presenile dementia, presenility, present, presentable Dictionary.com UnabridgedBased on the Random House Unabridged Dictionary, © Random House, Inc. 2020 British Dictionary definitions for presence of mindpresence of mind nounthe ability to remain calm and act constructively during times of crisis Collins English Dictionary - Complete & Unabridged 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012 Idioms and Phrases with presence of mindpresence of mind The ability to act sensibly, promptly, and appropriately, especially in a difficult situation or emergency. For example, Distraught about losing her wallet and passport, she had the presence of mind to notify the authorities at once. This idiom in effect says that one's mind is present and functioning. [Second half of 1600s] The American Heritage® Idioms Dictionary Copyright © 2002, 2001, 1995 by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company. Published by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company. Medical definitions for presence of mindpresence of mind [ prĕz′əns ] n.The ability to think and act calmly and efficiently, especially in an emergency situation. The American Heritage® Stedman's Medical Dictionary Copyright © 2002, 2001, 1995 by Houghton Mifflin Company. Published by Houghton Mifflin Company. |
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