核心问题
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Presently, there are more than three thousand colleges and universities in the United States. A. Allegedly B. Evidently C. Currently D. Actually (TOEFL)
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Dinner will be ready ____ but we have time for a drink before then. A. currently B. lately C. presently D. suddenly(Nelson, 350A)
在上面的两道试题里，presently具有不同的含义。请分析。
词典解答
在英国英语中, presently 大都与 soon 同义(Nelson 试题集系英国出版), 而在美国英语
中, presently 常常具有“现在”“目前”(now, at present)的含义。
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I'll be back presently. (Shaw) 我过一会儿就回来。
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Presently Alice appeared. (Du Manrier) 不久艾丽斯就出现了。
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He is presently living in New York. (ELD) 他目前住在纽约。
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The doctor is presently writing a book. (LDCE) 医生目前在写书。