presentation

pres·en·ta·tion

P0538000 (prĕz′ən-tā′shən, prē′zən-)n.1. a. The action of presenting something: the presentation of awards.b. The style or manner with which something is offered for consideration or display: "These truths are not amenable to scientific presentation" (Karen Armstrong).2. Something that is presented, especially:a. A theatrical or cinematic production.b. A demonstration, lecture, or speech: gave a presentation on drug abuse.3. A formal introduction of someone to others, as at court.4. Ecclesiastical The act or right of naming a cleric to a benefice.5. Medicine a. The position of the fetus in the uterus at birth with respect to the mouth of the uterus.b. A symptom or sign or a group of symptoms or signs that is evident during a medical examination: The patient's presentation was consistent with a viral illness.c. The fact of being evident or manifest. Used of a disease or condition: the presentation of thyroid disease during pregnancy.

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pres′en·ta′tion·al adj.

presentation

(ˌprɛzənˈteɪʃən) n1. the act of presenting or state of being presented2. the manner of presenting, esp the organization of visual details to create an overall impression: the presentation of the project is excellent but the content poor. 3. the method of presenting: his presentation of the facts was muddled. 4. (Commerce) a verbal report presented with illustrative material, such as slides, graphs, etc: a presentation on the company results. 5. a. an offering or bestowal, as of a giftb. (as modifier): a presentation copy of a book. 6. (Broadcasting) a performance or representation, as of a play7. the formal introduction of a person, as into society or at court; debut8. (Ecclesiastical Terms) the act or right of nominating a clergyman to a benefice9. (Medicine) med the position of a baby relative to the birth canal at the time of birth10. (Commerce) commerce another word for presentment⁴11. (Broadcasting) television linking material between programmes, such as announcements, trailers, or weather reports12. an archaic word for gift13. (Philosophy) philosophy a sense datum14. (Ecclesiastical Terms) (often capital) another name for (feast of) Candlemas ˌpresenˈtational adj

pres•en•ta•tion

(ˌprɛz ənˈteɪ ʃən, ˌpri zɛn-)

n. 1. an act of presenting. 2. the state of being presented. 3. a social introduction, as of a person at court. 4. an exhibition or performance, as of a play or film. 5. an offering, as of a gift. 6. gift. 7. a demonstration, lecture, or welcoming speech. 8. a manner or style of speaking, instructing, or putting oneself forward. 9. the presentment of a bill, note, or the like. 10. the position of the fetus in the uterus during labor, esp. in relation to its appearance at the cervix: a breech presentation. 11. the act or the right of presenting a cleric to the bishop for institution to a benefice. [1350–1400; Middle English < Late Latin] pres`en•ta′tion•al, adj.

Thesaurus

Noun	1.	presentation - the activity of formally presenting something (as a prize or reward); "she gave the trophy but he made the presentation"ceremony - the proper or conventional behavior on some solemn occasion; "an inaugural ceremony"
	2.	presentation - a show or display; the act of presenting something to sight or view; "the presentation of new data"; "he gave the customer a demonstration"demonstration, presentmentshow - the act of publicly exhibiting or entertaining; "a remarkable show of skill"exhibition - the act of exhibiting; "a remarkable exhibition of musicianship"exposure - presentation to view in an open or public manner; "the exposure of his anger was shocking"performance - the act of presenting a play or a piece of music or other entertainment; "we congratulated him on his performance at the rehearsal"; "an inspired performance of Mozart's C minor concerto"lecture demonstration - presentation of an example of what the lecturer is discoursing aboutcounterdemonstration - a demonstration held in opposition to another demonstration; "supporters of the president organized a counterdemonstration in his support"
	3.	presentation - the act of making something publicly available; presenting news or other information by broadcasting or printing it; "he prepared his presentation carefully in advance"display - exhibiting openly in public view; "a display of courage"unveiling - putting on display for the first time; "he attended the unveiling of the statue"production - a presentation for the stage or screen or radio or television; "have you seen the new production of Hamlet?"
	4.	presentation - the act of presenting a proposalproposal, proposition - the act of making a proposal; "they listened to her proposal"first reading - the first presentation of a bill in a legislaturesecond reading - the second presentation of a bill in a legislature; to approve its general principles (Britain) or to discuss a committee's report and take a vote (US)
	5.	presentation - a visual representation of somethingdisplayfloat - an elaborate display mounted on a platform carried by a truck (or pulled by a truck) in a procession or paraderepresentation - a creation that is a visual or tangible rendering of someone or somethingSnellen chart - display consisting of a printed card with letters and numbers in lines of decreasing size; used to test visual acuityspectacle - an elaborate and remarkable display on a lavish scale
	6.	presentation - formally making a person known to another or to the publicintro, introductionmaking known, informing - a speech act that conveys informationdebut - the presentation of a debutante in societyreintroduction - an act of renewed introduction
	7.	presentation - (obstetrics) position of the fetus in the uterus relative to the birth canal; "Cesarean sections are sometimes the result of abnormal presentations"posture, attitude, position - the arrangement of the body and its limbs; "he assumed an attitude of surrender"midwifery, obstetrics, tocology, OB - the branch of medicine dealing with childbirth and care of the mother

presentation

noun1. giving, award, offering, donation, investiture, bestowal, conferral at the presentation ceremony2. demonstration, show, talk, launch, address, display, speech, exhibition, lecture, unveiling, exposition a business presentation3. appearance, look, display, packaging, arrangement, layout Keep the presentation of the dish simple.4. submission, offering, tabling, proposal, delivery, introduction, tendering, proffering the presentation of the government's economic report5. performance, staging, production, show, arrangement, representation, portrayal, rendition Scottish Opera's presentation of Das Rheingold6. debut, launch, launching, coming out, introduction, reception the white dress she had worn for her presentation at Court

presentation

noun1. The act of conferring, as of an honor:accordance, bestowal, bestowment, conference, conferment, conferral, grant.2. Something bestowed freely:gift, present.Chiefly British: handsel.3. The instance or occasion of being presented for the first time to society:coming-out, debut.

Translations

介绍授予描述提出演出

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(priˈzent) verb1. to give, especially formally or ceremonially. The child presented a bunch of flowers to the Queen; He was presented with a gold watch when he retired. 致贈，敬獻(如典禮上獻花) 赠送2. to introduce. May I present my wife (to you)? 介紹 介绍3. to arrange the production of (a play, film etc). The Elizabethan Theatre Company presents `Hamlet', by William Shakespeare. 上演 上演4. to offer (ideas etc) for consideration, or (a problem etc) for solving. She presents (=expresses) her ideas very clearly; The situation presents a problem. 提出 提出5. to bring (oneself); to appear. He presented himself at the dinner table half an hour late. 出現 出现preˈsenter noun 贈送者 赠送者preˈsentable adjective suitable to be seen, introduced etc. You don't look very presentable in those clothes. 可以見人的，拿得出去的 可以见人的，拿得出去的 ˌpresenˈtation (pre-) noun1. the act of presenting. the presentation of the prizes; the presentation of a new play; (also adjective) a presentation ceremony; a presentation gold watch. 致贈，發表，介紹 赠送，提出，介绍 2. the manner in which written work etc is presented or set out. Try to improve the presentation of your work. 描述 描述3. a performance, or set of repeated performances, of a play, opera etc. This is the best presentation of `Macbeth' that I've ever seen. 演出 演出present arms to hold a rifle upright in front of one, as a salute. 舉槍致敬 举枪敬礼

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