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