current

• ما يتعلق بالزمن الحاضر أو ما يحدث أو يُستعمل الآن.

Belonging to the present time; happening or being used now.

1. Present or happening nowA2formal

   Belonging to the present time; happening or existing now.

   الحالي

   • The current situation requires immediate attention.
   • What is the current temperature outside?
   • She is reading the current issue of the magazine.

   المرادفاتcontemporaryexistingextantliveongoingpresentpresent-dayprevailing

   الأضدادformerfutureobsoleteoldpast

2. Up-to-dateB1formal

   In accordance with the latest trends, information, or standards.

   حديث

   • Make sure your software is current to avoid security risks.
   • The report provides current data on the economy.
   • He keeps his knowledge current by attending workshops.

   المرادفاتcontemporaryfashionablelatestmodernnewpresent-dayrecenttimelytrendyup-to-date

   الأضدادantiquatedobsoleteoutdated

• حركة أو تدفق الماء أو الهواء أو الكهرباء في اتجاه معين، أو الاتجاه العام أو الميل السائد في زمان معين.

A noun referring to a flow of water, air, or electricity in a particular direction, or a general trend or movement.

1. Flow of water or airB1formal

   A continuous, steady movement of water or air in a particular direction.

   تيار

   • The strong current pulled the swimmer out to sea.
   • Air currents carry pollen across the continent.
   • The boat drifted with the river current.

   المرادفاتdraughtdriftflowstreamtideundercurrent

2. Flow of electricityB2formalscientific

   A flow of electric charge through a conductor.

   تيار كهربائي

   • The electric current flows through the wires to power the light bulb.
   • A short circuit caused a surge in the current.
   • The device measures the current in amperes.

   المرادفاتamperageelectric currentelectricityflow

3. Trend or tendencyB2formal

   A general direction or trend of events, opinions, or developments.

   تيار

   • The current of public opinion is shifting towards environmental issues.
   • She is always aware of the current of fashion.
   • The current of the conversation turned to politics.

   المرادفاتcoursedirectiondriftflowmovementstreamtendencytidetrendundercurrent