current
gb/kˈɚənt/ us/kˈɚənt/
A2
영어
~ 800
의미
의미 0개
adjective
A2
property
1
Happening or existing at the present time
Happening or being now, not in the past or future.
사용 패턴：
[current] [event/situation/trend]
자주 하는 실수：
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.
유의어
present (Neutral synonym; directly refers to something existing now.)
반의어
past (Refers to something that has already happened, opposite of current in time.)
연어
current events
|current situation
|current trend
|current issue
주제
daily life
|news
|time
|core_vocabulary
예문
- 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.
학습자용 예문
- I like my current teacher.
- This is my current phone.
- He is my current boss.
- The current weather is sunny.
명사
B1
event
2
Flow of water in a direction
Water moving in one direction in the sea or a river.
사용 패턴：
a [strong/weak] current
자주 하는 실수：
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.
유의어
stream (Often smaller-scale flow; can also be used figuratively.)
반의어
still water (Water without noticeable movement; opposite of a current.)
연어
strong current
|ocean current
|river current
주제
nature
|science
예문
- The boat was carried away by the strong current.
- Ocean currents affect the climate.
- Be careful when swimming here; the current is dangerous.
학습자용 예문
- The river current is fast.
- The boat moves with the current.
- The current is strong today.
명사
B2
event
3
Flow of electricity through a conductor
Electricity moving through a wire or circuit.
사용 패턴：
an [electric] current
자주 하는 실수：
Learners may confuse 'current' with 'voltage'. Voltage is the force that pushes the electric charge, while current is the flow itself.
유의어
electricity flow (Informal description of the same phenomenon.)
반의어
open circuit (A break in the circuit stops electric current.)
연어
electric current
|direct current
|alternating current
주제
science
|technology
예문
- The device uses a small electric current.
- Direct current flows in one direction only.
- Alternating current changes direction periodically.
학습자용 예문
- The lamp needs an electric current.
- Current flows in the wire.
- This battery makes a small current.
문법
기본형
current
IPA
GB/kˈɚənt/
US/kˈɚənt/
음절 및 강세
cur - rent （2음절）
Stress on 1st syllable (cur)
활용형
Adjective
- Base: current
Noun
- Base: current
- Plural: current, currents
관련 단어
표현
current affairs
1/kˈɚənt əfˈɛɹz/
fixed phrase
Events and issues happening now
News and important events that are happening now.
예문
- 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.
예문
- 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.
예문
- He often goes against the current in his art style.
- Starting that business was going against the current at the time.