contemporary
adj
1 ~ (with sb/sth) of the time or period being referred to; belonging to the same time 属於该时代或该时期的; 属於同一时代的
Many contemporary writers condemned the emperor´s actions. 当时的许多作家都谴责该皇帝的行径.
a contemporary record of events, ie one made by people living at that time 同时代的大事记
Dickens was contemporary with Thackeray. 狄更斯与萨克莱属於同一时代.
2 of the present time; modern 当代的; 现代的
contemporary events, fashions 当代事件、 款式
furniture of contemporary style 现代风格的家具. =>Usage at new 用法见new. contemporary, n person who lives or lived at the same time as another 同期的人; 同辈
She and I were contemporaries at college. 她和我在学院里是同学.