current
gb/kˈɚənt/ us/kˈɚənt/
A2
Angielski
~ 800
Znaczenia
0 znaczeń
adjective
A2
property
1
Happening or existing at the present time
Happening or being now, not in the past or future.
Schemat użycia:
[current] [event/situation/trend]
Częsty błąd:
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.
Synonimy
present (Neutral synonym; directly refers to something existing now.)
Antonimy
past (Refers to something that has already happened, opposite of current in time.)
Kolokacje
current events
|current situation
|current trend
|current issue
Tematy
daily life
|news
|time
|core_vocabulary
Przykłady
- 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.
Przykłady dla uczących się
- I like my current teacher.
- This is my current phone.
- He is my current boss.
- The current weather is sunny.
Rzeczownik
B1
event
2
Flow of water in a direction
Water moving in one direction in the sea or a river.
Schemat użycia:
a [strong/weak] current
Częsty błąd:
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.
Synonimy
stream (Often smaller-scale flow; can also be used figuratively.)
Antonimy
still water (Water without noticeable movement; opposite of a current.)
Kolokacje
strong current
|ocean current
|river current
Tematy
nature
|science
Przykłady
- The boat was carried away by the strong current.
- Ocean currents affect the climate.
- Be careful when swimming here; the current is dangerous.
Przykłady dla uczących się
- The river current is fast.
- The boat moves with the current.
- The current is strong today.
Rzeczownik
B2
event
3
Flow of electricity through a conductor
Electricity moving through a wire or circuit.
Schemat użycia:
an [electric] current
Częsty błąd:
Learners may confuse 'current' with 'voltage'. Voltage is the force that pushes the electric charge, while current is the flow itself.
Synonimy
electricity flow (Informal description of the same phenomenon.)
Antonimy
open circuit (A break in the circuit stops electric current.)
Kolokacje
electric current
|direct current
|alternating current
Tematy
science
|technology
Przykłady
- The device uses a small electric current.
- Direct current flows in one direction only.
- Alternating current changes direction periodically.
Przykłady dla uczących się
- The lamp needs an electric current.
- Current flows in the wire.
- This battery makes a small current.
Gramatyka
Forma słownikowa
current
IPA
GB/kˈɚənt/
US/kˈɚənt/
Sylaby i akcent
cur - rent (2 sylaby)
Stress on 1st syllable (cur)
Formy wyrazu
Adjective
- Base: current
Noun
- Base: current
- Plural: current, currents
Rodzina wyrazów
Wyrażenia
current affairs
1/kˈɚənt əfˈɛɹz/
fixed phrase
Events and issues happening now
News and important events that are happening now.
Przykłady
- 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.
Przykłady
- 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.
Przykłady
- He often goes against the current in his art style.
- Starting that business was going against the current at the time.