Word
present-day
adjective
现代的；当今的；当代的
existing now; current or contemporary
- 1.
In existence now; current or contemporary.
现在的；当代的。
现在的；当代的。；现代的；当今的；现时的
In use
Present-day smartphones are far more powerful than those from a decade ago.
Present-day lifestyles often involve a lot of screen time.
The museum's design blends present-day aesthetics with traditional elements.
present-day [noun]
作定语形容词，置于名词前。
Present-day technology has transformed communication.
现代技术已经改变了通信方式。
in present-day [location/era]
常用于与过去对比。
Such traditions are rare in present-day Europe.
此类传统在当今欧洲已很少见。
Common mistakes
Present-day is full of challenges.The present day is full of challenges.
present-day 是形容词，不能直接作主语。应使用名词短语 the present day（不加连字符）作为主语。
I enjoy present day movies.I enjoy present-day movies.
当 present-day 作定语修饰名词时，必须使用连字符，以避免歧义。
Connections
Confusing words
- contemporary
- 当代的 · 与present-day相比，contemporary更强调与当前时代同时存在，常用于指代同时代的人物或作品，而present-day单纯表示当今的、现时的。
- current
- 现在的，当前的 · current强调正在进行或存在于当前时刻，而present-day则指整个当今时代，更具概括性。
Word family
- modern-day
- 当今的；当代的 · adj
- everyday
- 日常的；普通的 · adj
- daytime
- 白天；日间 · n
- daylight
- 日光；白昼 · n
Learner notes
Grammar Note
该形容词通常仅用作定语，置于名词之前。
Usage priority
Collins 词频等级为 1，建议结合例句记忆，而不是只背中文释义。
Dictionary facts from ECDICT, WIKTIONARY.