present-day

英 [ˌprez.əntˈdeɪ]      美 [ˌprez.əntˈdeɪ]
  • adj. 现代的;当今的;现在的;现时的
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1870, from present (adj.) + day.
1. The carpet was a wedding present from the Prime Minister.
这张地毯是首相送的结婚礼物。
2. They said the present system of military conscription should be phased out.
他们说,当前的征兵体系应当逐步废除。
3. I pushed the problem aside; at present it was insoluble.
我把问题抛在一边,目前它还无法解决。
4. At present children under 14 are not permitted in bars.
目前,14岁以下儿童不允许进酒吧。
5. In the present climate, owners are hanging on to old ships.
在目前的形势下,船东们都不愿淘汰掉旧船。