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current

current

Meaning of current

English

a flow of electricity through a wire

中文

导线中定向移动的能量,能让灯泡发亮

current

Pronunciation

British English
/ˈkʌrənt/
American English
/ˈkɜːrənt/

current with Chinese translation

current usage examples

🇬🇧English→🇨🇳Chinese

A strong current can kill a person.

强大的电流能致人死亡。

🇬🇧English→🇨🇳Chinese

There is no current in this wire.

这根电线里没有电流。

current synonyms

Related word breakdowns

What's the difference between current, electricity, power, and voltage

Advanced: broader words

E
🇬🇧English
electricity

Electric energy in general.

very often

ENThe storm left the whole town without electricity.

P
🇬🇧English
power

Electricity supply or electrical power.

very often

ENThe power went out during dinner.

V
🇬🇧English
voltage

Electrical pressure measured in volts, not the flow.

often

ENThe voltage in Europe is 230 volts.

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current belongs to the topic "Housing and Utilities →". Start with a short set of 3 words so the word is easier to remember in context.

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What does current mean?

a flow of electricity through a wire

How do you pronounce current?

current is pronounced [ˈkʌrənt].

How is current used in a sentence?

强大的电流能致人死亡。 Translation: A strong current can kill a person.

Is current part of Housing and Utilities vocabulary?

Yes, current can be learned in the Housing and Utilities topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.

Is current part of Household Appliances vocabulary?

Yes, current can be learned in the Household Appliances topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.

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