1. A 现在的；现行的　of the present time; happening now
2. 通用的，通行的；被普遍接受的　 in common or general use; generally accepted

　～ belief　普遍的观点
　～ difficulty　目前的困难

　They suggested measures to overcome current difficulties.　他们提出了克服目前困难的措施。
　Long ago it was a current belief that the earth was flat.　很久以前，人们普遍认为地球是扁的。
　Various customs are current among the national minorities.　少数民族中流传着不同的风俗。

1. C 水流；气流　movement of water, air, electricity
2. U 电流　flow of electricity through sth or along a wire or cable
3. C 趋向，趋势，倾向　course or movement; tend

　apply the ～　通电
　reverse the ～　扭转局势
　the adverse ～　逆流
　the main ～　主流

　He was swept away by the current.　他被激流卷走了。
　This button switches the current on.　这个电钮接通电流。
　The adventure changed the whole current of his life.　那场奇遇改变了他人生的方向。

　［同义词］ adj. modern, present, recent n. stream, tide
　［反义词］ adj. old-fashioned