انگلیسی

current

gb/kˈɚənt/ us/kˈɚənt/
A2 انگلیسی
~ 800
معنی‌ها
۰ معنی
adjective A2 property
1

Happening or existing at the present time

Happening or being now, not in the past or future.

الگوی کاربرد: [current] [event/situation/trend]
اشتباه رایج:
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.
هم‌معنی‌ها
present (Neutral synonym; directly refers to something existing now.)
متضادها
past (Refers to something that has already happened, opposite of current in time.)
ترکیب‌های رایج
current events |current situation |current trend |current issue
موضوع‌ها
daily life |news |time |core_vocabulary
نمونه‌ها
  • 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.
نمونه‌های زبان‌آموزی
  • I like my current teacher.
  • This is my current phone.
  • He is my current boss.
  • The current weather is sunny.
اسم B1 event
2

Flow of water in a direction

Water moving in one direction in the sea or a river.

الگوی کاربرد: a [strong/weak] current
اشتباه رایج:
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.
هم‌معنی‌ها
stream (Often smaller-scale flow; can also be used figuratively.)
متضادها
still water (Water without noticeable movement; opposite of a current.)
ترکیب‌های رایج
strong current |ocean current |river current
موضوع‌ها
nature |science
نمونه‌ها
  • The boat was carried away by the strong current.
  • Ocean currents affect the climate.
  • Be careful when swimming here; the current is dangerous.
نمونه‌های زبان‌آموزی
  • The river current is fast.
  • The boat moves with the current.
  • The current is strong today.
اسم B2 event
3

Flow of electricity through a conductor

Electricity moving through a wire or circuit.

الگوی کاربرد: an [electric] current
اشتباه رایج:
Learners may confuse 'current' with 'voltage'. Voltage is the force that pushes the electric charge, while current is the flow itself.
هم‌معنی‌ها
electricity flow (Informal description of the same phenomenon.)
متضادها
open circuit (A break in the circuit stops electric current.)
ترکیب‌های رایج
electric current |direct current |alternating current
موضوع‌ها
science |technology
نمونه‌ها
  • The device uses a small electric current.
  • Direct current flows in one direction only.
  • Alternating current changes direction periodically.
نمونه‌های زبان‌آموزی
  • The lamp needs an electric current.
  • Current flows in the wire.
  • This battery makes a small current.
دستور زبان
صورت پایه
current
IPA
GB/kˈɚənt/
US/kˈɚənt/
هجاها و تکیه
cur - rent (۲ هجا)
Stress on 1st syllable (cur)
صورت‌های واژه
Adjective
  • Base: current
Noun
  • Base: current
  • Plural: current, currents
خانوادهٔ واژه
Forms
currents noun
Core family
currently adverb A2
Related words
currency noun A2
Negative and opposite forms
outdated adjective B2
عبارت‌ها

current affairs

1
/kˈɚənt əfˈɛɹz/
fixed phrase

Events and issues happening now

News and important events that are happening now.

نمونه‌ها
  • 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.

نمونه‌ها
  • 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.

نمونه‌ها
  • He often goes against the current in his art style.
  • Starting that business was going against the current at the time.

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