你知道presence 這個單字的意思嗎?
當然，你一定說知道，因為這是國中教科書的字彙，稍微有在念英文的人都懂，但，在新聞英文的領域，它延伸了許多意思，要詳加了解得費一番工夫：
當然，你一定說知道，因為這是國中教科書的字彙，稍微有在念英文的人都懂，但，在新聞英文的領域，它延伸了許多意思，要詳加了解得費一番工夫：
1.存在
It was the first time China had ever claimed the presence of a foreign-linked terrorist base on its soil. 這是中國第一次聲稱自己的領土上有與外國勾結的恐怖基地存在。
It was the first time China had ever claimed the presence of a foreign-linked terrorist base on its soil. 這是中國第一次聲稱自己的領土上有與外國勾結的恐怖基地存在。
2.成員
The most forceful presence on the panel was a wealthy developer. 這個小組最有力的成員是一位富有的開發商。 He would be a notable if unofficial presence in her administration. 他在她政府就算不是正式的成員也是知名人物。
3.軍力
Pentagon planners are quietly working on ways to fortify the U.S. presence in East Asia. 國防部規劃人員正悄悄地研究在東亞加強美國軍力的方法。
4.部署
The presence of the subs is clearly aimed at the possibility of a naval confrontation with China over the Taiwan Strait. 潛艦的部署顯然是著眼於海軍在台灣海峽與中國發生衝突的可能性。
5.據點
Asia’s universities face new competition from Western institutions seeking to establish a presence in the region. 亞洲的大學面臨尋求在這地區設立據點的西方學院的新競爭。
He recognized early on that having a big presence on the mainland would be a competitive advantage. 他早早就知道在大陸設大據點將具競爭優勢。
6.威力
Much of the difficulty has spawned from the starters’s lack of presence in games. 球隊打得這麼辛苦主要是先發投手投球缺乏威力的緣故。
7.地位
Borg’s five straight titles firmly established his dominating presence in tennis. 柏格的五連霸牢牢地奠定他在網壇的主宰地位。
Low- benefit, low-wage part-timers seemed to have established a permanent presence in the Japanese work-place. 低福利、低工資的兼職人員似乎已經在日本的職場建立永久的地位。
8.駐軍
The Bush Administration last week shed first light on a possible timetable for trimming America’s presence in Iraq. 布希政府上星期首度透露裁減美國在伊拉克駐軍的可能時間表。
They hope to scale down the Polish presence significantly after elections in Iraq. 他們希望在伊拉克選舉過後大幅減少波蘭駐軍。
9.兵力
Bush has to reduce the U.S. presence in Iraq to under 100,000 troops. 布希必須把美國駐伊兵力減至十萬名以下。
10.佈局
He believes that Beijing is orchestrating the presence of Chinese nationals in strategic global locations. 他相信北京正在規劃中國人在全球戰略位置的佈局。
11.勢力
South Korean firms like Hyundai, LG and SK Group have carved out a notable presence in India. 現代，LG和SK集團等南韓企業已經在印度瓜分到相當的勢力。
The conservatives are establishing their presence in the political landscape. 保守派人士正在鞏固他們政治版圖的勢力。
12.駐守
It could be the current justification for the continued presence of U.S. troops in Iraq. 那可能是目前美軍繼續在伊拉克駐守的理由。
13.進駐
The Western troop presence has provoked angry reactions from Pakistan’s opposition parties. 西方軍隊的進駐已經引起巴基斯坦反對黨的憤怒。
14.隊伍
Right now, there isn’t a really strong sports presence. 目前，沒有一支運動隊伍是真正堅強的。
15.人物
Sabathia called him the most dangerous presence in their lineup. 沙巴西亞稱他是他們打線中最危險的人物。
16.威力
Just shows how much a presence Lamelo has for this team. 這證明球三對這支球隊的威力有多大。
資料來源：京文出版社【系列四】高階英漢翻譯詞典
