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current noun
⇨ currentcurrent adj.
⇨ recent current noun current ♦︎ flow ♦︎ circulation ♦︎ passageThese are all words for the movement of sth, such as a liquid, a gas or electricity. 这些词均表示液体、气体或电等的流动。PATTERNS AND COLLOCATIONS 句型和搭配◆against / with the current / flow◆a current / the flow / the circulation / the passage of water / air◆a current / the flow / the passage of electricity◆the flow / circulation of blood◆air currents / circulation◆a constant current / flow / circulation◆a steady current / flow◆a free flow / passage■ current [countable] an amount of water or air that moves continuously in one direction, especially through a larger amount of water or air in which there is less movement; the movement of electricity in one direction, for example through a wire （尤指随着大量相对静止的水或气团移动的）水流，气流；电流◆He swam to the shore against a strong current.他逆着急流游向岸边。◆Changes in ocean currents can have drastic effects on marine life.洋流的改变对海洋生物有严重的影响。◆Birds use warm air currents to help their flight.鸟利用暖气流助飞。◆He leaped as though a powerful electric current had passed through him.他跳了起来，好像身体通过一股强大的电流。◆Measure the current flowing through the wire.测量通过电线的电流。■ flow [uncountable, countable, usually singular] the steady and continuous movement of liquid, air or electricity in one direction 液体流；气流；电流◆She tried to stop the flow of blood from the wound.她试图止住伤口流血。◆The whole operation depends on a steady flow of electricity.整个操作取决于稳定的电流。 see also flow ⇨ flow verb ■ circulation /ˌsɜːkjəˈleɪʃn; NAmE ˌsɜːrkjəˈleɪʃn/ [uncountable, countable] the movement of blood around the body; the movement of air, gas or water around an area or inside sth such as a system or machine 血液循环；（气或水在某范围的）流动，循环◆People with poor circulation are more likely to suffer from the condition.血液循环不畅的人更容易患此症。◆The design of the shoe allows for a greater circulation of air around the foot, keeping it cool.这种鞋的设计使得脚周边有更多空气流通，保持凉爽。 see also circulate ⇨ flow verb ■ passage [uncountable] (formal) the action of light, liquid, gas or electricity going across, through or past sth （光、液体、气或电的）穿过，穿越◆Large trees may obstruct the passage of light.大树可能阻挡光线穿过。◆The operation will allow free passage of fluid in and out of the organ.手术将使得体液自由进出那个器官。 recent adjective recent ♦︎ current ♦︎ latest ♦︎ present ♦︎ modern ♦︎ new ♦︎ contemporary ♦︎ present-day ♦︎ modern-dayThese words all describe sth that belongs to the present time because it is happening now or happened only a short time ago. 这些词均表示当前的、近来的、现今的。PATTERNS AND COLLOCATIONS 句型和搭配◆recent / modern times / the present time◆recent / current / present / contemporary / present-day events◆the current / latest / present / contemporary / present-day situation◆recent / current / the latest / present / modern / contemporary trends◆the recent / current / latest / present / modern / new / contemporary / modern-day version◆recent / current / the latest / modern / new / contemporary / present-day forms / theories◆the current / modern / contemporary scene◆current / modern / new / contemporary politics◆modern / a new / contemporary / present-day / modern-day society◆modern / contemporary / present-day life◆the modern / a new / the contemporary world◆(a) recent / modern / new / contemporary / present-day literature / writer◆(a) modern / new / contemporary / present-day art / artist / music■ recent [usually before noun] that happened or began only a short time ago 近来的；新近的◆The next chapter summarizes recent developments in the field.下一章概述该领域最近的发展状况。◆The Prime Minister discussed the issue during his most recent visit to Poland.总理在最近访问波兰时讨论了这个问题。◆There have been many changes in recent years.近几年发生了许多变化。 OPP long-standing ⇨ old 1 ▸ recently adverb ◆We received a letter from him recently.我们不久前收到了他的一封信。◆I haven't seen them recently (= It is some time since I saw them).我近来没见过他们。■ current [only before noun] happening or existing now 现时发生的；当前的；现在的◆The necklace would be worth over $5 000 at current prices.那条项链按现价应超过5 000元。◆Ask your current employer to give you a reference.请你现在的雇主为你写封推荐信。◆Our current financial situation is not good.我们目前的财务状况并不好。OPP former , then , ex- ⇨ former , previous ⇨ previous ▸ currently adverb ◆This matter is currently being discussed by the Board.董事会现在正在讨论这个问题。OPP previously ⇨ previous ■ latest [only before noun] the most recent or newest 最近的；最新的◆She always wears the latest fashions.她总是穿着最新款的时装。◆Her latest novel has been shortlisted for a literary prize.她最近出版的小说已入围一个文学奖的候选名单。◆Have you heard the latest news?你收到最新消息了吗？▸ the latest noun [singular] (rather informal) ◆This is the latest in robot technology.这是最新的机器人技术。◆Have you heard the latest?你收到最新消息了吗？■ present [usually before noun] current 现时发生的；当前的；现在的◆The present owner of the house is a Mr T. Grant.现在的房主是一个叫T.格兰特的先生。◆This is a list of all club members, past and present.这是过去和现在的所有俱乐部会员名单。◆We do not have any more information at the present time.目前我们没有任何进一步的消息。OPP past ⇨ previous ▸ at present phrase ◆ (rather formal) The council has no plans at present to develop this site.地方议会目前并无计划开发此地。▸ presently adverb ◆ (especially NAmE) The crime is presently being investigated by the police.警方目前正在调查此案。NOTE 辨析 Current or present?In many cases you can use either word. 在许多情况下这两个词可以通用◆the current / present situation / state / position / climate / trend / practice / arrangement / value / level / generation / crisis当前的情况／状态／位置／气候／趋势／做法／安排／价值／水平；当今的一代；当前的危机 Current is used especially in financial contexts and in the phrase current affairs. * current尤用于财务语境以及短语current affairs（时事）中◆current spending / expenditure目前的消费／支出◆the current surplus / deficit / yield当前的盈余／赤字／收益 Present is used more often with lengths of time, except in financial contexts. * present更常与表示一段时间的词连用，但在财务语境下用current而不用present◆the present day / century / moment / time当今；本世纪；当下；此刻◆What's the budget for the current year?本年度的预算是多少？ ■ modern [only before noun] of the present time or recent times; (of styles in art, music, fashion, etc.) new and intended to be different from traditional styles 现代的；近代的；（艺术、音乐、时装等的风格）新式的，有别于传统的◆Modern European history欧洲近代史◆Stress is a major problem of modern life.压力是现代生活中的主要问题。◆Shakespeare's language can be a problem for modern readers.莎士比亚的语言对现代读者来说可能不易理解。◆The gallery has regular exhibitions of modern art.该美术馆定期举办现代艺术展。 OPP ancient ⇨ old 1 see also modern ⇨ modern ■ new (often with the 常与the连用) modern; of the latest type 现代的；最新型的◆He couldn't stand the new breed of career politicians.他不能忍受新式职业政客。◆Comedy is the new rock and roll.如今喜剧就像过去的摇滚乐那样大行其道。◆They called themselves the New Romantics.他们自称新浪漫主义者。■ contemporary /kənˈtemprəri; NAmE kənˈtempəreri/ (rather formal) (of life, society or culture) modern （生活、社会或文化）当代的，现代的◆The film paints a depressing picture of life in contemporary Britain.这部影片描绘了当代英国压抑的生活图景。◆She is one of the great innovators of contemporary dance.她是当代舞蹈的伟大创新者之一。NOTE 辨析 Modern or contemporary?In many cases you can use either word, especially when talking about art, culture or society. 在许多情况下这两个词可以通用，尤其是谈论艺术、文化或社会时◆modern / contemporary art / architecture / dance / fiction / literature / music / painting / culture / society / politics / history现代艺术／建筑／舞蹈／小说／文学／音乐／绘画／文化／社会／政治／历史◆the modern / contemporary world / scene现代世界／场景 Modern, but not contemporary, is also used to talk about science and technology. * modern亦可用于修饰科学和技术，但contemporary不能这样用◆modern technology / physics / medicine / warfare / equipment / machinery / techniques现代技术／物理学／医学／战争／设备／机械／工艺 see also modern ⇨ modern ■ ˌpresent-ˈday [only before noun] (especially written) of the present time 当今的；现时的；当代的◆His theories have no relevance to present-day society.他的理论与当今社会无关。◆Serbia at that time already included present-day Macedonia.当时的塞尔维亚已经包括现今的马其顿。ⓘ Present-day is used especially to refer to sth in the form that it has now, when this is different from the form it had in the past. * present-day尤用来表示事物现在的形式，以示与过去的形式有所不同◆present-day society / English / Russia当代社会／英语／俄罗斯 ▸ the ˌpresent ˈday noun [singular] ◆a study of European drama, from Ibsen to the present day从易卜生到现代欧洲戏剧的研究■ ˈmodern-day [only before noun] of the present time 当今的；现时的；当代的◆modern-day America当代美国ⓘ Modern-day is often used to describe a modern form of sb/sth, usually sb/sth bad or unpleasant, that existed in the past. * modern-day常用于描述过去存在的人或事物的现代形态，通常是不好的或消极的◆It has been called modern-day slavery.人们称之为现代奴隶制。 |