current
/ˈkʌrənt/ (bre, ipa) · /ˈkɜːrənt/ (ame, ipa) · /ˈkər-ənt ˈkə-rənt/ (ame, mw) · /ˈkʌr.ənt/ (bre, ipa) · /ˈkɝː.ənt/ (ame, ipa)
current — 形容詞
- currentpositive
- more currentcomparative
- most currentsuperlative
1. belonging to or connected with the period of time that is happening now — for ex
目前的
現今正在發生或使用的
belonging to or connected with the period of time that is happening now — for example, the current month, or news about current events around the world.
Otis reads about current events in the newspaper every morning.
Otis 每天早上看報紙上的時事新聞。
collocation: current events
The current issue of the magazine has a long article about solar energy.
這一期的雜誌有一篇關於太陽能的長篇報導。
collocation: current issue
Our current plan is to finish the building work before the winter rains begin.
我們目前的計畫是在冬季雨季來臨前完成建築工程。
Could you tell me your current address so the package reaches the right place?
可以告訴我你的現居地址嗎？這樣包裹才能寄到正確的地方。
- present
more neutral and slightly broader; 'present' can refer to an ongoing state while 'current' emphasises what is happening right now
- contemporary
usually refers to a whole era or style rather than the immediate moment; e.g. contemporary art
- up-to-date
stresses having the latest information; e.g. up-to-date records
文法句型
current + noun
be + current
用法筆記
Frequently used before nouns such as 'situation', 'price', 'rate', 'year', 'month', and 'affairs'. Unlike 'actual' (a common false friend for Romance-language learners), 'current' means 'present' — not 'real' or 'genuine'.
常見錯誤
current — 名詞
- currentsingular
- currentsplural
1. a stream of liquid, gas, or electrical energy that moves steadily in one directi
流動
水、空氣或電荷朝一個方向的持續流動
a stream of liquid, gas, or electrical energy that moves steadily in one direction — for instance, a river's current carrying branches downstream, or an ocean current steering ships off course.
The strong current pulled the young swimmer far away from the shore.
強勁的水流把那位年輕泳者遠遠沖離了岸邊。
collocation: strong current
Electric current flows through copper wires to power the lights inside the house.
電流通過銅線流進屋內，為燈具提供電力。
collocation: electric current
The warm ocean current keeps the coast free of ice even in winter.
溫暖的洋流使這片海岸即使在冬天也不會結冰。
A cold air current swept down from the mountains and brought heavy rain.
一股冷空氣流從山上下來，帶來了大雨。
- stillness
absence of movement in water or air
文法句型
the + current
current + of + noun
adjective + current
用法筆記
When referring to electricity, 'current' is uncountable (some/electric current). In water and air contexts it is countable (a current / currents). Distinguish from 'flow' — 'current' implies a direction; 'flow' emphasises the movement itself.
常見錯誤
2. a general opinion, attitude, or mood that moves through many individuals at a pa
思潮；趨勢
一群人在某段時間的共同態度或感受
a general opinion, attitude, or mood that moves through many individuals at a particular period — such as a rising current of support for a new policy, or a current of concern among local families.
There is a strong current of concern among parents about school safety.
家長之間對於校園安全有一股強烈的擔憂。
pattern: current of [feeling/opinion]
The current of public opinion has moved strongly toward renewable energy.
公眾意見的趨勢已經明顯轉向支持再生能源。
collocation: current of public opinion
A current of optimism ran through the crowd after the team scored the winning goal.
球隊踢進致勝球後，一股樂觀的氣氛在人群中蔓延開來。
Political currents in the region shifted quickly after the election results came in.
選舉結果出爐後，該地區的政治風向迅速改變。
- trend
more neutral and measurable; 'trend' suggests data or statistics, while 'current' feels more emotional or attitudinal
- undercurrent
a hidden or less obvious current of feeling, often negative
- drift
the general direction of change; slightly vaguer than 'current'
文法句型
current + of + noun
adjective + current
用法筆記
Often appears in the pattern 'current of + abstract noun' (current of opinion, current of thought, current of discontent). Frequently pluralised as 'currents' when referring to multiple competing trends.