current

current
adjective
  1. belonging to the present time; happening or being used or done now
    目前的,现有的,现行的
    keep abreast of current events.
    跟上当前事态。
    I started my current job in 1994.
    我从1994年开始做现在的工作。
    ■in common or general use
    通用的,流通的
    the other meaning of the word is still current.
    该词的另一个意思仍然通用。
noun
  1. a body of water or air moving in a definite direction, especially through a surrounding body of water or air in which there is less movement
    水流,气流
    ocean currents.
    洋流。
    ■a flow of electricity which results from the ordered directional movement of electrically charged particles
    电流
    ■a quantity representing the rate of flow of electric charge, usually measured in amperes
    电流量(通常以安培计算)
    ■the general tendency or course of events or opinion
    趋向,倾向
    the student movement formed a distinct current of protest.
    学生运动构成独立的抗议潮流。
语源
  1. Middle English (in the adjective sense 'running, flowing'): from Old French corant 'running', from courre 'run', from Latin currere 'run'
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