current
gb/kˈɚənt/ us/kˈɚənt/
A2
Anglų
~ 800
Reikšmės
0 reikšmių
adjective
A2
property
1
Happening or existing at the present time
Happening or being now, not in the past or future.
Vartosenos šablonas:
[current] [event/situation/trend]
Dažna klaida:
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.
Sinonimai
present (Neutral synonym; directly refers to something existing now.)
Antonimai
past (Refers to something that has already happened, opposite of current in time.)
Kolokacijos
current events
|current situation
|current trend
|current issue
Temos
daily life
|news
|time
|core_vocabulary
Pavyzdžiai
- 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.
Mokymuisi skirti pavyzdžiai
- I like my current teacher.
- This is my current phone.
- He is my current boss.
- The current weather is sunny.
Daiktavardis
B1
event
2
Flow of water in a direction
Water moving in one direction in the sea or a river.
Vartosenos šablonas:
a [strong/weak] current
Dažna klaida:
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.
Sinonimai
stream (Often smaller-scale flow; can also be used figuratively.)
Antonimai
still water (Water without noticeable movement; opposite of a current.)
Kolokacijos
strong current
|ocean current
|river current
Temos
nature
|science
Pavyzdžiai
- The boat was carried away by the strong current.
- Ocean currents affect the climate.
- Be careful when swimming here; the current is dangerous.
Mokymuisi skirti pavyzdžiai
- The river current is fast.
- The boat moves with the current.
- The current is strong today.
Daiktavardis
B2
event
3
Flow of electricity through a conductor
Electricity moving through a wire or circuit.
Vartosenos šablonas:
an [electric] current
Dažna klaida:
Learners may confuse 'current' with 'voltage'. Voltage is the force that pushes the electric charge, while current is the flow itself.
Sinonimai
electricity flow (Informal description of the same phenomenon.)
Antonimai
open circuit (A break in the circuit stops electric current.)
Kolokacijos
electric current
|direct current
|alternating current
Temos
science
|technology
Pavyzdžiai
- The device uses a small electric current.
- Direct current flows in one direction only.
- Alternating current changes direction periodically.
Mokymuisi skirti pavyzdžiai
- The lamp needs an electric current.
- Current flows in the wire.
- This battery makes a small current.
Gramatika
Pagrindinė forma
current
IPA
GB/kˈɚənt/
US/kˈɚənt/
Skiemenys ir kirčiavimas
cur - rent (2 skiemenys)
Stress on 1st syllable (cur)
Žodžio formos
Adjective
- Base: current
Noun
- Base: current
- Plural: current, currents
Žodžių šeima
Posakiai
current affairs
1/kˈɚənt əfˈɛɹz/
fixed phrase
Events and issues happening now
News and important events that are happening now.
Pavyzdžiai
- 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.
Pavyzdžiai
- 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.
Pavyzdžiai
- He often goes against the current in his art style.
- Starting that business was going against the current at the time.