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 Longman Dictionary of Contemporary English 5++朗文当代英语 5++LDOCE 5++朗文 5++re·cent /ˈriːsənt/ ●●● S2 W1 adjective  RECENTLYhaving happened or started only a short time ago 最近的，不久前的，近来的 Irving’s most recent book 欧文最新的书 recent research into the causes of cancer 近来对致癌原因的研究in recent years/months/times etc The situation has improved in recent years. 近年来形势有所好转。 the recent past 不久前► see thesaurus at new RegisterIn everyday English, people usually say in the last/past few weeks/months/years etc rather than in recent weeks/months etc: 在日常英语中，人们一般说 in the last/past few weeks/months/years，而不说 in recent weeks/months/yearsThings have been pretty busy in the last few weeks. 最近几周事务相当繁忙。

Examples from the Corpus

recent• More recent bands are cashing in on the couch craze.• Pessimistic early predictions seem to be confirmed by more recent data.• At Darthea Speyer until the end of next month the recent drawings of Lionel Guibout are on show.• Eccleshall also finds backing here from one of the recent histories of the late Victorian and Edwardian Conservative Party.• He hadn't completely recovered from his recent illness.• The recent movie version of the book was not a big success.• a recent poll of voters• Doctors had advised Mrs Menzies not to attend the trial, following her recent release from hospital.• A recent report said that small amounts of alcohol are good for the health.• A recent study of Open University graduates found that students aged 60 - 65 had better results than any other age group.• The team returned to a heroes' welcome after their recent success in the European Championships.• Anything that happened after World War II is too recent to be considered "history."• There will be an exhibition of his most recent work at the Tate Gallery, starting this Saturday.• In recent years, Hillcrest has become a center for festivals attracting people from throughout the region.• It also asks about their work, their educational qualifications, and whether they have moved house in recent years.in recent years/months/times etc• For this reason a certain amount of confusion about the scoring system has arisen in recent years.• If so, has the relationship between these elements changed in recent years?• Reduced expectations have shown up in many public opinion polls taken in recent years.• They offer one of the most intriguing views of the earth to emerge in recent years.• The gun industry has been plagued in recent years by lawsuits from cities, states and individuals.• The two countries have been criticised in recent months for insisting on maintaining sanctions in spite of the catastrophic impact on civilians.• Indeed, my mailbag suggests part of the buyer bullying in recent years has been in the smaller multiple ranks.Origin recent (1400-1500) French Latin recens “fresh, recent”

re·cent adjective →REGISTER1ChineseSyllable  

started short a happened only Corpus or having

recent
re‧cent S2 W1 /ˈriːsənt/ adjectivehaving happened or started only a short time ago:
    Irving’s most recent book
    recent research into the causes of cancer
    in recent years/months/times etc
    The situation has improved in recent years.
    the recent past
  REGISTER
    In everyday English, people usually say in the last/past few weeks/months/years etc rather than in recent weeks/months etc:
   ▪ Things have been pretty busy in the last few weeks.
     

THESAURUS

   ▪ new: a new sports centre | a new edition of the book | an entirely new theory of time and space
   ▪ brand new completely new: a brand new car | The house looks brand new.
   ▪ recent made, produced etc a short time ago: recent research into brain chemistry
   ▪ the latest [only before noun] the most recent: Have you seen his latest film? | the latest fashions from Paris
   ▪ modern different from earlier things of the same kind because of using new methods, equipment, or designs: modern technology | modern farming methods | a modern kitchen
   ▪ original new and completely different from what other people have done or thought of before, especially in a way that seems interesting: The play is highly original. | His style is completely original.
   ▪ fresh fresh ideas, evidence, or ways of doing things are new and different, and are used instead of previous ones: We need a fresh approach to the problem. | They want young people with fresh ideas. | Police think they may have found some fresh evidence that links him to the murder.
   ▪ novel new and different in a surprising and unusual way – used especially about a suggestion, experience, or way of doing something: The club have come up with a novel way of raising cash. | The King was passionately in love, which was a novel experience for him.
   ▪ innovative completely new and showing a lot of imagination – used especially about a design or way of doing something: an attractive website with an innovative design | They came up with an innovative approach to the problem.
   ▪ revolutionary completely new in a way that has a very big effect – used especially about an idea, method, or invention: a revolutionary treatment for breast cancer | His theories were considered to be revolutionary at the time.
   ▪ new-fangled [only before noun] used about something that is new and modern but which you disapprove of: My grandfather hated all this newfangled technology.

🔑 re·centBrE /ˈriːsnt/ 🔊NAmE /ˈriːsnt/ 🔊 adjective [usually before noun] that happened or began only a short time ago 近来的；新近的◆a recent development/discovery/event近来的发展／发现／事件◆his most recent visit to Poland他最近到波兰的访问◆There have been many changes in recent years. 近几年发生了许多变化。🔊🔊