current
gb/kˈɚənt/ us/kˈɚənt/
A2
Angličtina
~ 800
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adjective
A2
property
1
Happening or existing at the present time
Happening or being now, not in the past or future.
Vzorec užití:
[current] [event/situation/trend]
Častá chyba:
Learners sometimes confuse 'current' with 'present' in formal writing; both are correct, but 'current' is often used for situations or trends, while 'present' can also be used for people or physical presence.
Synonyma
present (Neutral synonym; directly refers to something existing now.)
Antonyma
past (Refers to something that has already happened, opposite of current in time.)
Kolokace
current events
|current situation
|current trend
|current issue
Témata
daily life
|news
|time
|core_vocabulary
Příklady
- The current president is very popular.
- Our current project will finish next month.
- She is happy with her current job.
- Current trends show more people working from home.
Učební příklady
- I like my current teacher.
- This is my current phone.
- He is my current boss.
- The current weather is sunny.
Podstatné jméno
B1
event
2
Flow of water in a direction
Water moving in one direction in the sea or a river.
Vzorec užití:
a [strong/weak] current
Častá chyba:
Some learners confuse 'current' (noun) with 'tide'. Tides are changes in sea level caused by the moon and sun, while currents are flows of water.
Synonyma
stream (Often smaller-scale flow; can also be used figuratively.)
Antonyma
still water (Water without noticeable movement; opposite of a current.)
Kolokace
strong current
|ocean current
|river current
Témata
nature
|science
Příklady
- The boat was carried away by the strong current.
- Ocean currents affect the climate.
- Be careful when swimming here; the current is dangerous.
Učební příklady
- The river current is fast.
- The boat moves with the current.
- The current is strong today.
Podstatné jméno
B2
event
3
Flow of electricity through a conductor
Electricity moving through a wire or circuit.
Vzorec užití:
an [electric] current
Častá chyba:
Learners may confuse 'current' with 'voltage'. Voltage is the force that pushes the electric charge, while current is the flow itself.
Synonyma
electricity flow (Informal description of the same phenomenon.)
Antonyma
open circuit (A break in the circuit stops electric current.)
Kolokace
electric current
|direct current
|alternating current
Témata
science
|technology
Příklady
- The device uses a small electric current.
- Direct current flows in one direction only.
- Alternating current changes direction periodically.
Učební příklady
- The lamp needs an electric current.
- Current flows in the wire.
- This battery makes a small current.
Gramatika
Slovníkový tvar
current
IPA
GB/kˈɚənt/
US/kˈɚənt/
Slabiky a přízvuk
cur - rent (2 slabiky)
Stress on 1st syllable (cur)
Tvary slova
Adjective
- Base: current
Noun
- Base: current
- Plural: current, currents
Příbuzná slova
Výrazy
current affairs
1/kˈɚənt əfˈɛɹz/
fixed phrase
Events and issues happening now
News and important events that are happening now.
Příklady
- She reads the newspaper to keep up with current affairs.
- The TV show focuses on current affairs and politics.
flow with the current
1/flˈoʊ wˈɪθ ðə kˈɚənt/
idiom
Follow prevailing trends or opinions
To do what most other people are doing, without trying to be different.
Příklady
- She prefers to flow with the current rather than stand out.
- Many companies just flow with the current when it comes to marketing trends.
go against the current
1/ɡˈoʊ əɡˈɛnst ðə kˈɚənt/
idiom
Act against prevailing trends or opinions
To do something differently from most people or from what is popular.
Příklady
- He often goes against the current in his art style.
- Starting that business was going against the current at the time.