up-to-date

up-to-date — adjective

1. containing or showing the newest facts, changes, or ideas about something, so th

1.形容詞B1
釋義

containing or showing the newest facts, changes, or ideas about something, so that you have complete knowledge of it or follow the most recent trends

例句

Ryo checked the up-to-date train schedule before leaving for the station.

check + up-to-date + schedule

The hospital website lists up-to-date visiting hours for every ward.

up-to-date + noun (hours/list/information)

同義詞
  • current

    broader and less emphatic; describes something happening or existing now, not necessarily the absolute newest

  • modern

    focuses on style, design, or technology rather than on having the most recent facts

  • latest

    emphasises the most recent version or release of something, often without implying complete knowledge

  • up-to-the-minute

    more intense; suggests information updated continuously, right up to the present moment

反義詞
  • outdated

    no longer useful or correct because new information or styles have appeared

  • old-fashioned

    no longer considered modern or fashionable in style or ideas

  • obsolete

    no longer used or produced because something newer and better exists; suggests replacement, not just age

文法句型

up-to-date + noun

be/get/keep/stay + up-to-date

up-to-date + on/with + topic

用法筆記

Commonly used both before a noun ('up-to-date information') and after linking verbs such as 'be', 'keep', 'stay', or 'bring' ('the records are up-to-date'). The preposition 'on' introduces a topic area; 'with' often follows 'keep' or 'stay' to indicate maintaining currency alongside developments.

常見錯誤

❌He read an up-to-date novel.
✅He read a recent novel.
💡'up-to-date' describes content that includes current facts or trends, not simply something newly published; 'recent' works better for a new release.
❌She is up-to-date about the new policy.
✅She is up-to-date on the new policy.
💡The correct prepositions are 'on' or 'with', not 'about'.