current
gb/kˈɚənt/ us/kˈɚənt/
A2
Angol
~ 800
Jelentések
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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.
Használati minta:
[current] [event/situation/trend]
Gyakori hiba:
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.
Szinonimák
present (Neutral synonym; directly refers to something existing now.)
Antonimák
past (Refers to something that has already happened, opposite of current in time.)
Szókapcsolatok
current events
|current situation
|current trend
|current issue
Témák
daily life
|news
|time
|core_vocabulary
Példák
- 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.
Példák tanulóknak
- I like my current teacher.
- This is my current phone.
- He is my current boss.
- The current weather is sunny.
Főnév
B1
event
2
Flow of water in a direction
Water moving in one direction in the sea or a river.
Használati minta:
a [strong/weak] current
Gyakori hiba:
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.
Szinonimák
stream (Often smaller-scale flow; can also be used figuratively.)
Antonimák
still water (Water without noticeable movement; opposite of a current.)
Szókapcsolatok
strong current
|ocean current
|river current
Témák
nature
|science
Példák
- The boat was carried away by the strong current.
- Ocean currents affect the climate.
- Be careful when swimming here; the current is dangerous.
Példák tanulóknak
- The river current is fast.
- The boat moves with the current.
- The current is strong today.
Főnév
B2
event
3
Flow of electricity through a conductor
Electricity moving through a wire or circuit.
Használati minta:
an [electric] current
Gyakori hiba:
Learners may confuse 'current' with 'voltage'. Voltage is the force that pushes the electric charge, while current is the flow itself.
Szinonimák
electricity flow (Informal description of the same phenomenon.)
Antonimák
open circuit (A break in the circuit stops electric current.)
Szókapcsolatok
electric current
|direct current
|alternating current
Témák
science
|technology
Példák
- The device uses a small electric current.
- Direct current flows in one direction only.
- Alternating current changes direction periodically.
Példák tanulóknak
- The lamp needs an electric current.
- Current flows in the wire.
- This battery makes a small current.
Nyelvtan
Szótári alak
current
IPA
GB/kˈɚənt/
US/kˈɚənt/
Szótagolás és hangsúly
cur - rent (2 szótag)
Stress on 1st syllable (cur)
Szóalakok
Adjective
- Base: current
Noun
- Base: current
- Plural: current, currents
Szócsalád
Kifejezések
current affairs
1/kˈɚənt əfˈɛɹz/
fixed phrase
Events and issues happening now
News and important events that are happening now.
Példák
- 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.
Példák
- 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.
Példák
- He often goes against the current in his art style.
- Starting that business was going against the current at the time.