current
gb/kˈɚənt/ us/kˈɚənt/
A2
英語
~ 800
語義
0件の語義
adjective
A2
property
1
Happening or existing at the present time
Happening or being now, not in the past or future.
用法パターン：
[current] [event/situation/trend]
よくある間違い：
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.
類義語
present (Neutral synonym; directly refers to something existing now.)
対義語
past (Refers to something that has already happened, opposite of current in time.)
コロケーション
current events
|current situation
|current trend
|current issue
テーマ
daily life
|news
|time
|core_vocabulary
例文
- 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.
学習者向け例文
- I like my current teacher.
- This is my current phone.
- He is my current boss.
- The current weather is sunny.
名詞
B1
event
2
Flow of water in a direction
Water moving in one direction in the sea or a river.
用法パターン：
a [strong/weak] current
よくある間違い：
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.
類義語
stream (Often smaller-scale flow; can also be used figuratively.)
対義語
still water (Water without noticeable movement; opposite of a current.)
コロケーション
strong current
|ocean current
|river current
テーマ
nature
|science
例文
- The boat was carried away by the strong current.
- Ocean currents affect the climate.
- Be careful when swimming here; the current is dangerous.
学習者向け例文
- The river current is fast.
- The boat moves with the current.
- The current is strong today.
名詞
B2
event
3
Flow of electricity through a conductor
Electricity moving through a wire or circuit.
用法パターン：
an [electric] current
よくある間違い：
Learners may confuse 'current' with 'voltage'. Voltage is the force that pushes the electric charge, while current is the flow itself.
類義語
electricity flow (Informal description of the same phenomenon.)
対義語
open circuit (A break in the circuit stops electric current.)
コロケーション
electric current
|direct current
|alternating current
テーマ
science
|technology
例文
- The device uses a small electric current.
- Direct current flows in one direction only.
- Alternating current changes direction periodically.
学習者向け例文
- The lamp needs an electric current.
- Current flows in the wire.
- This battery makes a small current.
文法
表現
current affairs
1/kˈɚənt əfˈɛɹz/
fixed phrase
Events and issues happening now
News and important events that are happening now.
例文
- 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.
例文
- 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.
例文
- He often goes against the current in his art style.
- Starting that business was going against the current at the time.