单词 “current” 既可以作形容词,表示 “现在的,当前的”,也可以作名词,表示 “(思想和情感上的)潮流”。另外,名词 “current” 还可以用来表示 “水流、气流、电流”。主持人 Phil 举例讲解 “current” 的用法。
1 形容词 “current” 指 “现在的,当前的,现行的”。
We need to reflect current trends.
This is our current plan, but it might change.
2 名词 “current” 可以描述 “稳定、持续的流动”,常被用来表示 “水流、气流、电流”。
Don't swim there! The current is too strong!
Pilots have to learn about air currents.
The electrical current flows around the circuit.
3 名词 “current” 还可以用来表达 “(思想和情感上的)潮流”。
These writers all reflect the same current of thought.
As the band stepped onto the stage, a current of excitement went through the crowd.