current

1. N-COUNT A current is a steady and continuous flowing movement of some of the water in a river, lake, or ocean. 水流

Under normal conditions, the ocean currents of the tropical Pacific travel from east to west. 在正常情况下，太平洋热带洋流自东流向西。

2. N-COUNT A current is a steady flowing movement of air. 气流

I felt a current of cool air blowing in my face. 我感到一股凉气吹在脸上。

3. N-COUNT An electric current is a flow of electricity through a wire or circuit. 电流

A powerful electric current is passed through a piece of graphite. 一股强大的电流被传导经过一块石墨。

4. N-COUNT A particular current is a particular feeling, idea, or quality that exists within a group of people. 倾向

Each party represents a distinct current of thought. 每个党派都代表一种独特的思想倾向。

5. ADJ Current means happening, being used, or being done at the present time. 当前的

The current situation is very different to that in 1990. 当前的形势与1990年大不相同。

6. currentlyADV 目前[ADV before v]

Twelve potential vaccines are currently being tested on human volunteers. 12种潜在疫苗目前正在人体志愿者身上测试。

7. ADJ Ideas and customs that are current are generally accepted and used by most people. 流行的

Current thinking suggests that toxins only have a small part to play in the build-up of cellulite. 流行的观点认为毒素只对脂肪团形成起很小的作用。