recent
单词辨析：
指现在存在或发生的，只作定语。
The present oil reserves of the country might be used up by the end of the next century.
该国现有的石油储备到下世纪末可能用完。
The present situation of the gold market has puzzled many economists.
目前黄金市场的形势使许多经济学家迷惑不解。
指现时发生的或当今时代的，只作定语。
We learn about current events through the radio or TV.
我们通过无线电或电视了解时事。
This is the current fashion in jackets.
这是现在流行的夹克款式。
指新近发生或刚刚开始的。
She has great interest in recent developments in science.
她对科学领域的最新发展有极大的兴趣。
He has made several friends who share the same hobby during his recent visit to America.
在最近去美国的一次旅行中，他结交了几位有共同爱好的朋友。
相关例句：
An area in which the computer has made considerable strides in recent years is in playing chess
近年来，计算机应用取得长足进步的一个领域是国际象棋。
The Chinese Government is deeply concerned at the recent development.
中国政府对事态发展深表关切。
Two events have highlighted the tensions in recent days.
两起事件进一步凸显了最近一段时间的紧张局势。
In the most recent attack one man was shot dead and two others were wounded
在最近的一次袭击中，一名男子遇袭身亡，另外两人受伤。
There's been a positive response to the UN Secretary-General's recent peace efforts.
联合国秘书长近期为和平所作出的努力得到了积极的回应。
Attitudes to mental illness have shifted in recent years
最近几年对精神病的态度已有所改变。