current
gb/kˈɚənt/ us/kˈɚənt/
A2
Αγγλικά
~ 800
Σημασίες
0 σημασίες
adjective
A2
property
1
Happening or existing at the present time
Happening or being now, not in the past or future.
Μοτίβο χρήσης:
[current] [event/situation/trend]
Συχνό λάθος:
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.
Συνώνυμα
present (Neutral synonym; directly refers to something existing now.)
Αντώνυμα
past (Refers to something that has already happened, opposite of current in time.)
Συνδυασμοί λέξεων
current events
|current situation
|current trend
|current issue
Θέματα
daily life
|news
|time
|core_vocabulary
Παραδείγματα
- 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.
Παραδείγματα για μαθητές
- I like my current teacher.
- This is my current phone.
- He is my current boss.
- The current weather is sunny.
Ουσιαστικό
B1
event
2
Flow of water in a direction
Water moving in one direction in the sea or a river.
Μοτίβο χρήσης:
a [strong/weak] current
Συχνό λάθος:
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.
Συνώνυμα
stream (Often smaller-scale flow; can also be used figuratively.)
Αντώνυμα
still water (Water without noticeable movement; opposite of a current.)
Συνδυασμοί λέξεων
strong current
|ocean current
|river current
Θέματα
nature
|science
Παραδείγματα
- The boat was carried away by the strong current.
- Ocean currents affect the climate.
- Be careful when swimming here; the current is dangerous.
Παραδείγματα για μαθητές
- The river current is fast.
- The boat moves with the current.
- The current is strong today.
Ουσιαστικό
B2
event
3
Flow of electricity through a conductor
Electricity moving through a wire or circuit.
Μοτίβο χρήσης:
an [electric] current
Συχνό λάθος:
Learners may confuse 'current' with 'voltage'. Voltage is the force that pushes the electric charge, while current is the flow itself.
Συνώνυμα
electricity flow (Informal description of the same phenomenon.)
Αντώνυμα
open circuit (A break in the circuit stops electric current.)
Συνδυασμοί λέξεων
electric current
|direct current
|alternating current
Θέματα
science
|technology
Παραδείγματα
- The device uses a small electric current.
- Direct current flows in one direction only.
- Alternating current changes direction periodically.
Παραδείγματα για μαθητές
- The lamp needs an electric current.
- Current flows in the wire.
- This battery makes a small current.
Γραμματική
Λημματική μορφή
current
IPA
GB/kˈɚənt/
US/kˈɚənt/
Συλλαβές και τόνος
cur - rent (2 συλλαβές)
Stress on 1st syllable (cur)
Τύποι λέξης
Adjective
- Base: current
Noun
- Base: current
- Plural: current, currents
Οικογένεια λέξεων
Εκφράσεις
current affairs
1/kˈɚənt əfˈɛɹz/
fixed phrase
Events and issues happening now
News and important events that are happening now.
Παραδείγματα
- 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.
Παραδείγματα
- 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.
Παραδείγματα
- He often goes against the current in his art style.
- Starting that business was going against the current at the time.