1. to flow or move steadily in a particular direction
流動；流淌
A river currents through the valley.
一條河流經山谷。
Electricity currents through the wires.
電流通過電線流動。
Current Meaning（定義、用法、例句與發音）
current
verb
快速理解
What does "Current" mean?What are 2-3 core uses of "Current"?
「current」作為動詞較為罕見，主要用於特定領域表示「流通」或「使流通」。
- 1
流通；使流通
EN: to circulate or cause to circulate (e.g., money, news)
翻譯: 使（如金錢、消息）流通或傳播。
- 2
使電流流通
EN: to pass an electric current through something
翻譯: 使電流通過某物。
- 3
使成為通用
EN: to make something current or generally accepted
翻譯: 使某事物成為通用或被普遍接受。
小提醒：「current」作動詞極少見，日常表達「流通」或「傳播」時，應使用更常見的動詞如「circulate」或「flow」。
發音（How to Pronounce "Current" in English）
How to pronounce "Current" in English?"Current" US vs UK pronunciation
點擊下方的 US / UK 按鈕可播放發音。
Real-life Examples of "Current" from YouTube Videos
Steve Jobs' 2005 Stanford Commencement Address
Stanford
“I returned to Apple, and the technology we developed at NeXT is at the heart of Apple's current renaissance, And Laurene and I have a wonderful family together.”
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Definitions（定義）
What are the definitions of "Current"?How does "Current" change by context?
2. to circulate or pass from one person or place to another
流通；傳播
Rumors about the merger are currenting through the office.
關於合併的謠言正在辦公室裡流傳。
News of the discovery quickly currented around the scientific community.
這項發現的消息迅速在科學界傳播開來。
3. to be prevalent or in general use at a particular time
流行；通用
That style of architecture was currenting in the early 20th century.
那種建築風格在20世紀初期很流行。
Several theories are currenting among economists regarding the cause of inflation.
關於通貨膨脹的成因，經濟學家之間正流行著幾種理論。
Grammar & Patterns（句型）
What are common sentence patterns for "Current"?How to make natural sentences with "Current"?
| Pattern | Meaning | Example |
|---|---|---|
| current + through + noun | 流經…的電流 | The current through the resistor is too high. (流經電阻器的電流太高。) |
| current + flows + prepositional phrase | 電流在…中流動 | An electric current flows through the circuit. (電流在電路中流動。) |
| current + is + measured + in + amperes | 電流以安培為單位測量 | The current is measured in amperes. (電流是以安培為單位測量的。) |
| current + changes + direction | 電流改變方向 | Alternating current changes direction periodically. (交流電會週期性地改變方向。) |
| current + causes + noun | 電流導致… | A strong current can cause overheating. (強電流可能導致過熱。) |
用法說明
How is "Current" different from similar structures?What usage mistakes are common with "Current"?
current doing vs current to do
- current doing 通常描述一個正在進行的、持續的狀態或過程，強調「當下正在發生」或「現階段普遍存在」的含義。
- current to do 則較為少見，通常出現在特定結構中，如「is current to + V」，表示「（根據現行規定或趨勢）接下來要做的是...」，帶有預期或計劃性。
- 在描述客觀事實或普遍現狀時，使用 current doing 或 current + 名詞 更為自然。
- 當表示「根據當前情況，下一個步驟是...」時，可能會用到 current to do 的結構，但更常見的說法是「The next step is to...」或「Currently, the plan is to...」。 EN: The trend is currently shifting towards remote work. 翻譯: 目前的趨勢正轉向遠距工作。
EN:The protocol is current to isolate the sample before analysis.
翻譯:現行程序規定，在分析前需先將樣本隔離。
總結建議
描述現狀或進行中的過程時，使用 current doing 或 current + 名詞；在極少數提及「現行規定中的下一個動作」時，才會遇到 current to do 的用法。
易混淆對比
What is the difference between "Current" and similar words?How to choose "Current" vs alternatives?
current vs flow
「current」強調電或水的流動狀態或存在，而「flow」則強調持續移動的過程或動作本身。
current vs run
「current」描述流體或電的流動，而「run」的含義更廣泛，可指液體流動、機器運轉或人奔跑。
current vs circulate
「current」指單向或特定路徑的流動，而「circulate」強調循環或往復的流動，常用於資訊、貨幣或體液。
口語用法
How is "Current" used in spoken English?What is the spoken vs formal difference for "Current"?
引述
在口語中，"current" 常用來引述或轉述他人正在說的話，相當於「現在正在說」。 EN: So I was on the phone with him, and he goes, "I'm currently working on it." 翻譯: 我那時在電話裡跟他講話，他就說：「我目前正在處理。」
EN:She was like, "What are you currently reading?"
翻譯:她當時就說：「你現在正在讀什麼？」
語氣強調
在對話中，有時會用 "current" 來強調「此時此刻」的狀態，以區別於過去或未來。 EN: My current feeling is that we should just wait and see. 翻譯: 我當下的感覺是，我們應該先觀望一下。
EN:For my current project, I really need your input.
翻譯:對我手頭上這個專案，我真的需要你的意見。
停頓填充
在思考或組織語句時，"current" 或其相關詞（如 "currently"）有時會被用作填充詞，讓說話者有緩衝時間。 EN: The situation is... currently... well, it's a bit complicated. 翻譯: 這個情況嘛…目前…嗯，有點複雜。
EN:I am currently... uh... let me think... yes, I'm available on Friday.
翻譯:我目前…呃…讓我想想…對，我星期五有空。
正式寫作注意：在正式書面語（如報告、論文、正式信件）中，應避免將 "current" 用於上述口語的引述或填充功能。正式寫作中，"current" 應精確、簡潔地用於描述現存狀態或趨勢，例如 "the current study shows..."，而不應帶有口語的隨意性或停頓感。
常見短語
What common collocations use "Current"?What fixed phrases with "Current" should I remember?
current through
current through [something]
流經[某物]的電流
current flowing
current flowing [in/through/into]
流動的電流
carry a current
[something] carries a current
承載電流
alternating current
alternating current (AC)
交流電
direct current
direct current (DC)
直流電
current supply
current supply / supply current
電流供應
high current
high current
高電流
current measurement
current measurement
電流測量
常見錯誤
What are common mistakes with "Current"?Which "Current" sentences look correct but are wrong?
×I need to current the document.
✓I need to circulate the document.
「current」作為動詞非常罕見且技術性強，主要指「使流通」或「使電流流通」。學習者常誤將其當作一般動詞如「傳送」或「更新」使用。在大多數情況下，應使用更常見的動詞，如 circulate、update、或 flow。
×The electricity is currenting through the wire.
✓The electricity is flowing through the wire.
「current」作為動詞的現在分詞形式「currenting」極不自然且幾乎從不使用。描述電流或液體流動時，應使用「flowing」。
×He currents the news on his blog.
✓He posts/updates the news on his blog.
「current」作動詞不表示「發布」或「更新」資訊。在現代語境中，應使用 post、update、publish 或 share 等動詞。
×The information was currented among the members.
✓The information was circulated among the members.
「current」的動詞被動態「was currented」極不標準且令人困惑。表達「被流通」或「被傳播」時，應使用「was circulated」或「was distributed」。
×Can you current me the file?
✓Can you send me the file?
「current」作動詞時，其受詞通常是抽象事物（如 currency, electricity）或媒介，而非直接的人（如 me）。要求某人傳送東西給你時，應使用 send、forward 或 share。
×This is a very current topic. Let's current it in the meeting.
✓This is a very current topic. Let's discuss it in the meeting.
學習者可能因「current」作形容詞意為「當前的」而混淆，誤將其衍生為動詞意為「討論當前話題」。這是錯誤的類推。討論話題應使用 discuss、address 或 talk about。
詞形變化
What are the word forms of "Current"?What are tense/participle forms of "Current"?
currents(3rd_singular)currenting(present_participle)currented(past)currented(past_participle)