current
gb/kˈɚənt/ us/kˈɚənt/
A2
Английский
~ 800
Значения
0 значений
adjective
A2
property
1
Happening or existing at the present time
Happening or being now, not in the past or future.
Модель употребления:
[current] [event/situation/trend]
Частая ошибка:
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.
Синонимы
present (Neutral synonym; directly refers to something existing now.)
Антонимы
past (Refers to something that has already happened, opposite of current in time.)
Коллокации
current events
|current situation
|current trend
|current issue
Темы
daily life
|news
|time
|core_vocabulary
Примеры
- 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.
Примеры для изучающих
- I like my current teacher.
- This is my current phone.
- He is my current boss.
- The current weather is sunny.
Существительное
B1
event
2
Flow of water in a direction
Water moving in one direction in the sea or a river.
Модель употребления:
a [strong/weak] current
Частая ошибка:
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.
Синонимы
stream (Often smaller-scale flow; can also be used figuratively.)
Антонимы
still water (Water without noticeable movement; opposite of a current.)
Коллокации
strong current
|ocean current
|river current
Темы
nature
|science
Примеры
- The boat was carried away by the strong current.
- Ocean currents affect the climate.
- Be careful when swimming here; the current is dangerous.
Примеры для изучающих
- The river current is fast.
- The boat moves with the current.
- The current is strong today.
Существительное
B2
event
3
Flow of electricity through a conductor
Electricity moving through a wire or circuit.
Модель употребления:
an [electric] current
Частая ошибка:
Learners may confuse 'current' with 'voltage'. Voltage is the force that pushes the electric charge, while current is the flow itself.
Синонимы
electricity flow (Informal description of the same phenomenon.)
Антонимы
open circuit (A break in the circuit stops electric current.)
Коллокации
electric current
|direct current
|alternating current
Темы
science
|technology
Примеры
- The device uses a small electric current.
- Direct current flows in one direction only.
- Alternating current changes direction periodically.
Примеры для изучающих
- The lamp needs an electric current.
- Current flows in the wire.
- This battery makes a small current.
Грамматика
Словарная форма
current
IPA
GB/kˈɚənt/
US/kˈɚənt/
Слоги и ударение
cur - rent (2 слога)
Stress on 1st syllable (cur)
Формы слова
Adjective
- Base: current
Noun
- Base: current
- Plural: current, currents
Родственные слова
Выражения
current affairs
1/kˈɚənt əfˈɛɹz/
fixed phrase
Events and issues happening now
News and important events that are happening now.
Примеры
- 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.
Примеры
- 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.
Примеры
- He often goes against the current in his art style.
- Starting that business was going against the current at the time.