present

美 [ˈpreznt , prɪˈzent]英 [ˈpreznt , prɪˈzent]
  • n.目前;现在;礼物;礼品
  • adj.存在;当前的;出现;出席;在场;现存的
  • vt.提出;(以某种方式)展现,显示,表现;表达,表示;提交;使发生;颁发;交付;授予;把…交给;上演;正式介绍;突然出现;主持播放;正式出席

复数: presents 过去式: presented 现在分词: presenting 过去分词: presented 第三人称单数: presents

pre- ...前的 + -s- + -ent ...的

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presentpresent

adj.

1

现存的;当前的
existing or happening now

in the present situation

在当前形势下

the present owner of the house

现在的房主

a list of all club members, past and present

过去和现在的全部会员名单

We do not have any more information at the present time .

目前我们没有进一步的消息。

A few brief comments are sufficient for present purposes .

就当前而言,几句简短的话已经足够了。

2

出现;在场;出席
being in a particular place

There were 200 people present at the meeting.

有200人出席会议。

3

存在
existing in a particular place or thing

Levels of pollution present in the atmosphere are increasing.

大气中的污染程度正在加深。

Analysis showed that traces of arsenic were present in the body.

分析显示,尸体中有微量砒霜。

习语

used to say that all the things or people who should be there are now there

used after being rude or critical about sb to say that the people you are talking to are not included in the criticism

noun

1

礼物;礼品
a thing that you give to sb as a gift

birthday/Christmas/wedding, etc. presents

生日、圣诞节、结婚等礼物

What can I get him for a birthday present?

我给他送点什么生日礼物呢?

2

目前;现在
the time now

You've got to forget the past and start living in the present.

你必须忘掉过去,开始现在的生活。

I'm sorry he's out at present (= now) .

很抱歉他这会儿不在。

3


习语

for now; for a short time

这房子现在还够大。要是有了孩子,我们得搬。
This house is big enough for the moment, but we'll have to move if we have children.

now is the best time to do sth, not in the future

verb

给 give

1

把…交给;颁发;授予
to give sth to sb, especially formally at a ceremony

The local MP will start the race and present the prizes.

当地议员将鸣枪开赛,并颁发奖品。

On his retirement, colleagues presented him with a set of golf clubs.

在他退休之际,同事们赠给他一套高尔夫球杆。

The sword was presented by the family to the museum.

这家人把宝剑捐赠给了博物馆。

考虑的事 sth to be considered

2

提出;提交
to show or offer sth for other people to look at or consider

The committee will present its final report to Parliament in June.

委员会将于六月向议会提交最后的报告。

Eight options were presented for consideration.

已提出八项备选方案供审议。

Are you presenting a paper at the conference?

你要在大会上宣读论文吗?

方式 sth in particular way

3

(以某种方式)展现,显示,表现
to show or describe sth/sb in a particular way

The company has decided it must present a more modern image.

公司已决定,必须展现出更加现代的形象。

It is essential that we present a united front (= show that we all agree) .

至关重要的是我们要表现得团结一致。

You need to present yourself better.

你需要更善于展示自己。

He likes to present himself as a radical politician.

他喜欢表现出一副激进政治家的样子。

The article presents these proposals as misguided.

文章把这些提案评为误导的产物。

麻烦 sb with problem

4

使发生;使经历
to cause sth to happen or be experienced

Your request shouldn't present us with any problems.

你的请求应该不会给我们造成任何问题。

Use of these chemicals may present a fire risk.

使用这些化学品可能有失火的危险。

本身 itself

5

突然出现;显露;产生
to suddenly happen or become available

One major problem did present itself, though.

不过,确实出现了一个重大问题。

As soon as the opportunity presented itself, she would get another job.

一有机会,她就会另谋新职 。

Thankfully, a solution presented itself to him surprisingly soon.

谢天谢地,他意外地很快就找到了答案。

广播 / 电视节目 radio/TV programme

6

主持播放;主持(节目)
to appear in a radio or television programme and introduce the different items in it

She used to present a gardening programme on TV.

她曾在电视上主持一个园艺节目。

戏剧;广播 play/broadcast

7

上演;公演;推出
to produce a show, play, broadcast, etc. for the public

Compass Theatre Company presents a new production of ‘King Lear’.

罗经剧团推出了全新制作的《李尔王》。

介绍 introduce sb

8

正式介绍;引见
to introduce sb formally, especially to sb of higher rank or status

May I present my fiancé to you?

请允许我向您介绍我的未婚夫。

自己 yourself

9

正式出席;莅临;出现
to officially appear somewhere

You will be asked to present yourself for interview.

将请你到场面试。

She was ordered to present herself in court on 20 May.

她被传唤于5月20日出庭。

表达 express sth

10

(口头或书面)表达,表示
to offer or express sth in speech or writing

Please allow me to present my apologies.

请允许我致歉。

支票;账单 cheque/bill

11

交付;提交
to give sb a cheque or bill that they should pay

A cheque presented by Mr Jackson was returned by the bank.

银行退回了杰克逊先生提交的支票。

The builders presented a bill for several hundred pounds.

承建商送来了一份数百英镑的账单。

习语

to hold a rifle vertical in front of the body as a mark of respect

Actual does not mean current or present . It means ‘real’ or ‘exact’, and is often used in contrast with something that is not seen as real or exact.actual与current或present意义不同,其含义为真实的或确实的,常与不真实或不确实的事物形成对比:

I need the actual figures, not an estimate.

我需要确切的数字,而不是估计。

Present means ‘existing or happening now ’present意为现存、现行:

How long have you been in your present job?

你干现在这工作多长时间了?

Current also means ‘existing or happening now’, but can suggest that the situation is temporary.current也指现存、现行,但含暂时之意:

The factory cannot continue its current level of production.

这家工厂不能维持目前的生产水平。

Actually does not mean ‘at the present time’. Use currently , at present or at the moment instead.actually无现在、目前之意,表示此义用currently、at present或at the moment。

present

频次

EXISTING OR HAPPENING NOW 存在的;正在发生的

  • 1
    ADJ 现在的;目前的
    You use present to describe things and people that exist now, rather than those that existed in the past or those that may exist in the future.

    He has brought much of the present crisis on himself...

    目前的大部分危机都是他自己引起的。

  • 2
    N-SING 现在;目前;现状
    The present is the period of time that we are in now and the things that are happening now.

    ...his struggle to reconcile the past with the present.

    他为协调过去和现在所付出的努力。

  • 3
    ADJ 现在时的;现在式的
    In grammar, the present tenses of a verb are the ones that are used to talk about things that happen regularly or situations that exist at this time. The simple present tense uses the base form or the 's' form of a verb, as in 'I play tennis twice a week' and 'He works in a bank'.

  • 4
    PHRASE 目前;现在;眼下
    A situation that exists at present exists now, although it may change.

    There is no way at present of predicting which individuals will develop the disease...

    目前还没有办法预测谁会得这种病。

  • 5
    PHRASE 当代;现代
    The present day is the period of history that we are in now.

    ...Western European art from the period of Giotto to the present day.

    从乔托时期直至现代的西欧艺术

  • 6
    PHRASE 暂时;暂且
    Something that exists or will be done for the present exists now or will continue for a while, although the situation may change later.

    The ministers had expressed the unanimous view that sanctions should remain in place for the present.

    大臣们一致认为暂时还不能取消制裁。

  • 7
    PHRASE 机不可失,失不再来;就在当下
    If you say 'There's no time like the present', you are suggesting to someone that they should do something now, not later.

    Don't wait until New Year to resolve to organise your life. There's no time like the present.

    不要等到新年才下决心规划生活。要把握当下。

BEING SOMEWHERE 在某处

  • 1
    ADJ 出席的;在场的
    If someone is present at an event, they are there.

    The president was not present at the meeting...

    总裁没有出席这次会议。

  • 2
    ADJ (尤指物质、疾病)存在于…的,包含于…的
    If something, especially a substance or disease, is present in something else, it exists within that thing.

    This special form of vitamin D is naturally present in breast milk...

    这种特殊形态的维生素D天然存在于母乳中。

GIFT 礼物

  • 1
    N-COUNT 礼物;礼品
    A present is something that you give to someone, for example at Christmas or when you visit them.

    The carpet was a wedding present from the Prime Minister...

    这张地毯是首相送的结婚礼物。

VERB USES 动词用法

  • 1
    VERB 颁发;授予;呈献;呈递
    If you present someone with something such as a prize or document, or if you present it to them, you formally give it to them.

    The mayor presented him with a gold medal at an official city reception...

    市长在一次正式的市政招待会上给他颁发了一枚金质奖章。

  • Then came the presentation of the awards by the Queen Mother.

    然后由王太后颁奖。

  • 3
    VERB 引起;导致;带来;提供
    If something presents a difficulty, challenge, or opportunity, it causes it or provides it.

    This presents a problem for many financial consumers...

    这给很多金融消费者带来了一个问题。

  • 4
    VERB (机会或问题)产生,意外出现
    If an opportunity or problem presents itself, it occurs, often when you do not expect it.

    Their colleagues insulted them whenever the opportunity presented itself...

    一有机会,同事们就会侮辱他们。

  • 5
    VERB 呈现;展示;陈述
    When you present information, you give it to people in a formal way.

    We spend the time collating and presenting the information in a variety of chart forms...

    我们花费时间用各种各样的图表来比照和展示这些信息。

  • ...in his first presentation of the theory to the Berlin Academy.

    当他第一次向柏林学院陈述该理论的时候

  • 7
    VERB 描述;形容
    If you present someone or something in a particular way, you describe them in that way.

    The government has presented these changes as major reforms...

    政府将这些变化描述为重大的改革。

  • 8
    VERB (通过言行举止)表现(自己)
    The way you present yourself is the way you speak and act when meeting new people.

    ...all those tricks which would help him to present himself in a more confident way in public.

    能使他在公众面前表现得更为自信的那些窍门

  • 9
    VERB 表现;展现
    If someone or something presents a particular appearance or image, that is how they appear or try to appear.

    The small group of onlookers presented a pathetic sight...

    这一小群旁观者看上去让人觉得悲哀。

  • 10
    VERB 出席;到场
    If you present yourself somewhere, you officially arrive there, for example for an appointment.

    She was told to present herself at the Town Hall at 11.30 for the induction ceremony...

    她被告知于11点30分在市政厅参加就职仪式。

  • 11
    VERB 主持(电视或广播节目)
    If someone presents a programme on television or radio, they introduce each item in it.

    She presents a monthly magazine programme on the BBC.

    她在英国广播公司主持一个月刊节目。

  • 13
    VERB 上演;组织(演出或展览)
    When someone presents something such as a production of a play or an exhibition, they organize it.

    The Lyric Theatre is presenting a new production of 'Over the Bridge'.

    利里克剧院正在上演新排的《桥对面》。

  • 14
    VERB 引见;介绍
    If you present someone to someone else, often an important person, you formally introduce them.

    Fox stepped forward, welcomed him in Malay, and presented him to Jack...

    福克斯走向前,用马来语向他表示欢迎,并把他介绍给了杰克。

  • 15
    See also:presentation

noun

1
a verb tense that expresses actions or states at the time of speaking
Synonym: present tense
2
something presented as a gift
his tie was a present from his wife
3
the period of time that is happening now;any continuous stretch of time including the moment of speech
that is enough for the present
he lives in the present with no thought of tomorrow
Synonym: nowadays

verb

1
bring forward and present to the mind
We presented the arguments to him
We cannot represent this knowledge to our formal reason
Synonym: represent lay out
2
recognize with a gesture prescribed by a military regulation;assume a prescribed position
When the officers show up, the soldiers have to salute
Synonym: salute
3
cause to come to know personally
permit me to acquaint you with my son
introduce the new neighbors to the community
Synonym: introduce acquaint
4
formally present a debutante, a representative of a country, etc.
5
deliver (a speech, oration, or idea)
The commencement speaker presented a forceful speech that impressed the students
Synonym: deliver
6
present somebody with something, usually to accuse or criticize
We confronted him with the evidence
He was faced with all the evidence and could no longer deny his actions
An enormous dilemma faces us
Synonym: confront face
7
represent abstractly, for example in a painting, drawing, or sculpture
The father is portrayed as a good-looking man in this painting
Synonym: portray
8
perform (a play), especially on a stage
we are going to stage `Othello'
Synonym: stage represent
9
give an exhibition of to an interested audience
She shows her dogs frequently
We will demo the new software in Washington
Synonym: show demo exhibit demonstrate
10
give as a present;make a gift of
What will you give her for her birthday?
Synonym: give gift
11
give, especially as an honor or reward
bestow honors and prizes at graduation
Synonym: award
12
hand over formally
Synonym: submit
13
introduce
This poses an interesting question
Synonym: pose

adj

1
being or existing in a specified place
the murderer is present in this room
present at the wedding
present at the creation

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  1. We do not have any more information at the present time .

    目前我们没有进一步的消息。

  2. It is difficult to find work in the present economic climate .

    在目前这种经济大气候下很难找到工作。

  3. It 's a present for one of my children .

    这是送给我的一个孩子的礼物。

  4. The present regime has been in power for two years .

    现政权已经执政两年了。

  5. We don 't usually give presents to people at work .

    我们一般不给在职职工送礼。

  6. One major problem did present itself , though .

    不过,确实出现了一个重大问题。

  7. Your request shouldn 't present us with any problems .

    你的请求应该不会给我们造成任何问题。

  8. The company has decided it must present a more modern image .

    公司已决定,必须展现出更加现代的形象。

  9. How long have you been in your present job ?

    你干现在这工作多长时间了?

  10. There were 200 people present at the meeting .

    有200人出席会议。

  11. Use of these chemicals may present a fire risk .

    使用这些化学品可能有失火的危险。

  12. Did you get a present for your mother ?

    给你母亲买礼物了吗?

  13. You need to present yourself better .

    你需要更善于展示自己。

  14. The situation required that he should be present .

    这种情形需要他在场。

  15. They are trying to identify what is wrong with the present system .

    他们正试图弄清现行制度的弊端所在。

  16. Did you get your mother a present ?

    给你母亲买礼物了吗?

  17. What can I get him for a birthday present ?

    我给他送点什么生日礼物呢?

  18. Her philosophy of life is to take every opportunity that presents itself .

    她的处世态度是不放过任何呈现眼前的机会。

  19. John was present at the birth of both his children .

    约翰的两个孩子出生时他均在场。

  20. I want to buy a present for my mother and father .

    我想给爸爸妈妈买件礼物。

  21. I just love it when you bring me presents !

    我就喜欢你送我礼物!

  22. It is essential that we present a united front .

    至关重要的是我们要表现得团结一致。

  23. Analysis showed that traces of arsenic were present in the body .

    分析显示,尸体中有微量砒霜。

  24. As soon as the opportunity presented itself , she would get another job .

    一有机会,她就会另谋新职。

  25. The present government took office in 2005 .

    现政府于2005年上台执政。

  26. The union presented a shopping list of demands to the management .

    工会向资方提交了一份写明各项要求的清单。

  27. As things stand at present , he seems certain to win .

    据目前情况看,他似乎胜券在握。

  28. It was a matter of some concern to most of those present .

    这是当时在场的多数人关心的问题。

  29. The chairman of the company presented the annual report .

    公司董事长提交了年度报告。

  30. The present perfect is covered in Unit 8 .

    现在完成时在第8单元讲解。

前缀
e-...前的

predict v. 预测

pre- ...前的 + dict 说,断言

prefer v. 更喜欢

pre- ...前的 + fer 带来,拿来

prepare v. 准备

pre- ...前的 + par 平等,相等 + -e

president n. 总统

pre- ...前的 + sid 坐 + -ent 某种人

pretend v. 假装

pre- ...前的 + tend 伸展

prevent vt. 防止

pre- ...前的 + vent 来

precise adj. 准确的

pre- ...前的 + cis 切,割 + -e

prejudice n. 偏见

pre- ...前的 + judice

prescription n. (条例、指示、命令、法令等)规定

pre- ...前的 + script 写 + -ion 行为,状态

preserve vt. 保护

pre- ...前的 + serv 保持 + -e

preview n. 预览

pre- ...前的 + view n.视力

precaution n. 预防措施

pre- ...前的 + cau- 小心 + -tion 行为

preliminary adj. 预备性的, 初步的, 开始的

pre- ...前的 + limin 门槛,限制 + -ary ...的

prescribe vt. 开药方

pre- ...前的 + scrib 写 + -e

presence n. 在场

pre- ...前的 + s- 存在 + -ence 性质;状态

prevail vi. 流行

pre- ...前的 + vail 强壮;价值

previous adj. 上一次的, 上一个的

pre- ...前的 + vi 道路 + -ous ...的

presume v. 假设

pre- ...前的 + sum 用,拿 + -e

premium n. 保险费

pre- ...前的 + em 拿,获得 + -ium suffix表示“身体的某部位”:pericardium

preside vi. 主持(会议、仪式等)

pre- ...前的 + side 坐

precede v. 先于

pre- ...前的 + ced 行走,服从 + -e

prevalent adj. 流行的

pre- ...前的 + val 强而有力的 + -ent ...的

precedent n. 先例

pre- ...前的 + ced 行走,服从 + -ent ...的

preclude vt. 使行不通

pre- ...前的 + clud 关闭 + -e

pretext n. 借口

pre- ...前的 + text 编织

后缀
e-...的

ancient adj. 古代的

anci- 古老 + -ent ...的

confident adj. 自信的

con- 表强调 + fid 信任;信念 + -ent ...的

different adj. 不同的

differ 不同,差异 + -ent ...的

excellent adj. 杰出的

excel v.擅长 + -l- + -ent ...的

silent adj. 不说话的

sli- 安静 + -ent ...的

absent adj. 缺席的

ab- 离去,相反 + s- 存在 + -ent ...的

evident adj. 明显的

e- 向外,离开 + vid 看 + -ent ...的

fluent adj. (说话)流利的

flu 流动 + -ent ...的

frequent adj. 频繁的

frequ 经常的 + -ent ...的

incident n. 发生的事情(尤指不寻常的或讨厌的)

in- 在内,进入,使 + cid 落下,降临 + -ent ...的

innocent adj. 无辜的

in- 不,无 + noc- 伤害 + -ent ...的

permanent adj. 永久的

per- 完全,贯穿 + man 手 + -ent ...的

transparent adj. 透明的

trans- 越过 + par 平等,相等 + -ent ...的

urgent adj. 紧急的

urg(e) 敦促,鼓动 + -ent ...的

violent adj. 暴力的

viol- 暴力,力量 + -ent ...的

apparent adj. 显然的

ap- 朝,向 + par- 看见,出现 + -ent ...的

competent adj. 有能力的

compet(e) 竞争 + -ent ...的

component n. 组成部分

com- 共同,一起 + pon- 放置 + -ent ...的

consistent adj. 一致的

con- 共同, 一起 + sist 站立 + -ent ...的

current adj. 现在的

curr- 跑,流动 + -ent ...的

decent adj. 得体的

dec- 美丽;接受 + -ent ...的

dependent adj. 依靠的

depend v.视…而定 + -ent ...的

diligent adj. 孜孜不倦的

di- 分离 + lig 选择 + -ent ...的

efficient adj. 有效率的

ef- 出来,从...向外 + fic- 做,制作 + -i- + -ent ...的

equivalent adj. 相等的

equi- 相等的 + val 强而有力的 + -ent ...的

intelligent adj. 聪明的

intel 在...中间 + lig 选择 + -ent ...的

magnificent adj. 壮丽的

magn 大,伟大 + -ific 有...效果的 + -ent ...的

prominent adj. 重要的

pro- 向前,在前 + min- 伸出,突出 + -ent ...的

subsequent adj. 后来的

sub- 接近,靠近 + sequ 跟随 + -ent ...的

sufficient adj. 足够的

suffice 使足够,足以 + -ent ...的

eloquent adj. 雄辩的

e- 向外,离开 + loqu 讲话,演讲 + -ent ...的

adjacent adj. 相邻

ad- 朝,向,往 + jac 投掷,扔 + -ent ...的

eminent adj. (尤指在某专业中)卓越的,著名的,显赫的

e- 向外,离开 + min- 伸出,突出 + -ent ...的

inherent adj. 固有的

inhere 固有,原有 + -ent ...的

prevalent adj. 流行的

pre- ...前的 + val 强而有力的 + -ent ...的

precedent n. 先例

pre- ...前的 + ced 行走,服从 + -ent ...的

obedient adj. 顺从的

obe(y) 服从,顺从 + -di- + -ent ...的

affluent adj. 富裕的

af- 朝,向,去 + flu 流动 + -ent ...的

orient vt. 朝向

ori 升起,开始 + -ent ...的

present current recent 【导航词义:现在的】
present v. 现在的,目前的
〔辨析〕

指现在存在或发生的,只作定语。

〔例证〕

The present oil reserves of the country might be used up by the end of the next century.

该国现有的石油储备到下世纪末可能用完。

The present situation of the gold market has puzzled many economists.

目前黄金市场的形势使许多经济学家迷惑不解。

current v. 现在的,现行的
〔辨析〕

指现时发生的或当今时代的,只作定语。

〔例证〕

We learn about current events through the radio or TV.

我们通过无线电或电视了解时事。

This is the current fashion in jackets.

这是现在流行的夹克款式。

recent v. 最近的
〔辨析〕

指新近发生或刚刚开始的。

〔例证〕

She has great interest in recent developments in science.

她对科学领域的最新发展有极大的兴趣。

He has made several friends who share the same hobby during his recent visit to America.

在最近去美国的一次旅行中,他结交了几位有共同爱好的朋友。

gift present souvenir 【导航词义:礼品】
gift v. 礼物,赠品
〔辨析〕

比 present 略正式,指为表示感谢或因喜爱某人而相送的礼物(如生日/节日礼物等),也可指捐赠的物品等。

〔例证〕

This is one of my birthday gifts.

这是我生日礼物中的一件。

The painter sent his best painting, as a gift, to the museum.

画家把他最好的一幅油画赠送给了博物馆。

present v. 礼品,礼物
〔辨析〕

普通用词,指为表示感谢、喜爱等送给某人的礼物,一般不很昂贵,常可与 gift 换用。

〔例证〕

He sent his Christmas presents/gifts to his children.

他给孩子们寄去了圣诞礼物。

He made me a present/gift of it.

他用它给我制作了一件礼品。

souvenir v. 礼物;纪念物
〔辨析〕

指度假时买回来送人的礼物,或指对某事物、某游览之地有纪念意义的物品。

〔例证〕

I'd like to buy some souvenirs for my wife.

我想给我夫人买些礼品。

Please accept this as a small souvenir of our friendship.

请接受这个象征我们友谊的纪念物。

hand pass present submit 【导航词义:递,交】
hand v. 递交
〔辨析〕

指将某物亲手交给他人。

〔例证〕

He handed his composition to the teacher.

他把作文交给了老师。

This form must be handed to all the staff members.

这张表格必须交给所有员工。

pass v. 传递
〔辨析〕

指把某人可以看到但够不到的东西给某人。

〔例证〕

Pass me the paper, please.

请把报纸递给我。

She passed a cup of coffee to the manager.

她把一杯咖啡递给经理。

Pass him the ball.

把球传给他。

present v. 呈递
〔辨析〕

指将某物呈递给某人、某一机构等,通常用于正式场合。

〔例证〕

Some 40 papers were presented to the committee.

向委员会提交了大约40篇论文。

The ambassador presented his credentials to the president.

大使向总统递交了国书。

submit v. 提交,呈交
〔辨析〕

指把计划等呈交给上级或权威人士审批或审查。

〔例证〕

The draft was submitted to the president.

草案已经呈递给总统。

We should submit our plan to the council for approval.

我们应该向理事会提交计划以求批准。

Let's submit our disputes for arbitration.

我们还是把争执提交仲裁吧。

  • 词语搭配
  • 习语

present与以下词性连用

n.

present century

本世纪

present circumstances

目前的情形

present location

现在的地址

present position

现在的位置

present situation

现在的形势

present time

现在

present a cheque

给予支票

present a challenge

带来挑战

present a danger

导致危险

present an opportunity

带来机遇

present a problem

引发问题

present a threat

造成威胁

present an argument

陈述论点

present evidence

出示证据

present a plan

陈述计划

adj.

all present and correct

全到无误;应在场的都在场了
used to say that all the things or people who should be there are now there

present company excepted

在座诸位除外;不关这里的各位
used after being rude or critical about sb to say that the people you are talking to are not included in the criticism

n.

for the moment/present

目前;暂时
for now; for a short time

This house is big enough for the moment, but we'll have to move if we have children.

这房子现在还够大。要是有了孩子,我们得搬。

(there is) no time like the present

现在是做…的最佳时机;现在不做更待何时
now is the best time to do sth, not in the future

v.

present arms

持枪敬礼
to hold a rifle vertical in front of the body as a mark of respect