The word gift is used more widely. It can refer to gifts, such as gift certificates and souvenirs. It can also refer to more abstract concepts such as talent and ability. Gifts focus on specific gifts. In English expressions, gift is more commonly used as a gift than present.
His mother gave him a pen.
His gift to his mother is a pen.
Please accept this small gift to show our gratitude to you.
A small gift is just a token of our appreciation. Please accept it.
A talent for drama that can convey emotions.
A dramatic talent for expressing emotions.
A hodgepodge of ordinary tourist gift shops.
Ordinary tourist souvenirs are all kinds of goods in antique shops.
He prepared a present for his daughter's birthday.
He prepared a present for his daughter's birthday.
Gift-giving habits of different festivals
In the west, people usually give Christmas Eve apples to each other on Christmas Eve, hoping that each other will be healthy and safe. In China, people often visit relatives and friends during the Spring Festival and give red envelopes to children to express their good wishes for their healthy growth. In addition, there is a saying in English that "Present is the Present" is translated as "present is now". Tell people to cherish the present and live in it.
Other words related to gifts
bribery
He used his considerable wealth to bribe officials.
He bribed officials with his great wealth.
Neither bribery nor threats will make him change his mind.
Neither bribery nor intimidation can make him change his mind.
donate
We have six books to give away.
We will give away six copies of this book.
Donation donation
Employees who donate to charity will get tax relief.
Employees who donate to charity will get tax relief.