at present用于现在进行时。语法：表示“现在的，目前的，现行的”“正在处理或讨论中的”时只用作前置定语。例句：I don't need the dictionary at present.我现在不需要这本字典。

例句

1、Relations with neighbouring countries are under strain at present.

目前，与邻国的关系正处于紧张状态。

2、At present children under 14 are not permitted in bars.

目前，14岁以下儿童不允许进酒吧。

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

据目前情况看，他似乎胜券在握。

4、I'm sorry he's out at present.

很抱歉他这会儿不在。

5、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。