1630s, from Medieval Latin contemporarius, from Latin com- "with" (see com-) + temporarius "of time," from tempus "time" (see temporal (v.)). Meaning "modern, characteristic of the present" is from 1866.
contemporary (n.)
"one who lives at the same time as another," 1630s, originally cotemporary, from co- + temporary; modified by influence of contemporary (adj.). Replacing native time-fellow (1570s).
雙語例句
1. Contemporary African cinema has much to offer in its vitality and freshness.
當代非洲電影在活力和新穎性上頗足稱道。
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2. They still get treated differently from almost every other contemporary British band.
他們所得到的待遇仍然與當代幾乎所有其他英國樂隊都不同。
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3. He is probably the most reviled man in contemporary theatre.
他可能是當代戲劇界罵聲最多的人。
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4. This comedy of contemporary manners is told with compassion and acid humour.
這部當代風尚喜劇雜糅了悲憫的情懷和尖酸的幽默。
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5. I had mentioned that I didn't really like contemporary music.