current
adj
noun
ˈkʌrənt
adj
1
happening
or
existing
now
现时的，当前的，现行的
the
current
President
现任总统
In
its
current
state,
the
car
is
worth
£1,000.
这辆车照现在的车况来看值 1000 英镑。
noun
2
a
continuous
movement
of
water
in
a
river,
lake,
or
sea
〔河、湖或海的〕水流，潮流;
ocean/sea/tidal
etc
current
Strong
currents
can
be
very
dangerous
for
swimmers.
激流对游泳者会很危险。
3
a
continuous
movement
of
air
气流
Some
birds
use
warm
air
currents
to
help
them
fly.
有些鸟利用热气流帮助它们飞行。
[+
of
]
currents
of
warm
air
rising
from
the
plain
平原上升起的暖气流
4
a
flow
of
electricity
through
a
wire
电流
an
electrical
current
一股电流
5
currant
an
idea,
feeling,
or
opinion
that
a
particular
group
of
people
has
Do
not
confuse
with
(=small
dried
fruit).
不要和 currant（小葡萄干）相混淆。
The
committee
reflects
the
different
political
currents
within
the
organization.
该委员会反映出了团体内部各种不同的政治思潮。
[+
of
]
There
was
an
underlying
current
of
discontent
among
teachers.
教师中的不满情绪暗流涌动。