current
/ˈkʌrənt/ · /ˈkɝːənt/
CEFR level B1Topic SocietyWord #2192 in the learning path
当前的；现行的
Definitions
adj. happening, existing, or being used now
当前的；现行的
n. a continuous movement of water, air, or electricity
水流；气流；电流
Example
My current flat is much closer to work.
我现在住的公寓离上班的地方近多了。
Current policies may need revision as cities face increasing pressure on housing and transport.
随着城市住房和交通压力不断增加，现行政策可能需要调整。
Collocations
- the current situation
- current affairs
- a strong current
- electric current
Word family
- currently (adv.)
Synonyms
- present
- existing
Antonyms
- past
- future
Usage tip
形容词指当前的；名词可指水流或电流。
FAQ
- What does current mean?
- happening, existing, or being used now a continuous movement of water, air, or electricity
- How is current pronounced?
- UK /ˈkʌrənt/, US /ˈkɝːənt/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.
