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.