up-to-date
/ˌʌp tə ˈdeɪt/ (bre, ipa) · /ˌʌp tə ˈdeɪt/ (ame, ipa) · /ˈəp-tə-ˈdāt/ (ame, mw)
up-to-date — adjective
1. containing or showing the newest facts, changes, or ideas about something, so th
containing or showing the newest facts, changes, or ideas about something, so that you have complete knowledge of it or follow the most recent trends
Ryo checked the up-to-date train schedule before leaving for the station.
check + up-to-date + schedule
The hospital website lists up-to-date visiting hours for every ward.
up-to-date + noun (hours/list/information)
We ordered an up-to-date map of the city because new roads are opening every year.
The clinic replaced its old computers with up-to-date equipment for faster checkups.
Imran stays up-to-date on world news by reading a daily online newspaper.
- current
broader and less emphatic; describes something happening or existing now, not necessarily the absolute newest
- modern
focuses on style, design, or technology rather than on having the most recent facts
- latest
emphasises the most recent version or release of something, often without implying complete knowledge
- up-to-the-minute
more intense; suggests information updated continuously, right up to the present moment
- outdated
no longer useful or correct because new information or styles have appeared
- old-fashioned
no longer considered modern or fashionable in style or ideas
- obsolete
no longer used or produced because something newer and better exists; suggests replacement, not just age
文法句型
up-to-date + noun
be/get/keep/stay + up-to-date
up-to-date + on/with + topic
用法筆記
Commonly used both before a noun ('up-to-date information') and after linking verbs such as 'be', 'keep', 'stay', or 'bring' ('the records are up-to-date'). The preposition 'on' introduces a topic area; 'with' often follows 'keep' or 'stay' to indicate maintaining currency alongside developments.