B2 Collocation 중립 2분 분량

current issue

القضية الحالية

Use it to highlight a present problem or the most recent magazine edition professionally.

15초 만에

  • Refers to a problem happening right now.
  • Means the latest version of a magazine.
  • Common in professional and news contexts.

This phrase refers to a problem or topic that is happening right now and needs attention. It can also mean the most recent version of a magazine or newspaper.

주요 예문

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In a team meeting

The current issue with the server is our top priority.

The current issue with the server is our top priority.

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2

At a newsstand

Do you have the current issue of Time magazine?

Do you have the current issue of Time magazine?

😊
3

Texting a friend about drama

My current issue is that I have zero snacks for the movie.

My current issue is that I have zero snacks for the movie.

😄
🌍

문화적 배경

In American and British corporate culture, using 'issue' instead of 'problem' is a way to remain polite and professional. The term gained massive popularity with the rise of digital help desks and 'ticketing systems' where every bug is labeled an 'issue.' It also remains the standard term for the most recent physical copy of a publication.

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Softening the Blow

In English, calling something a 'problem' can sound aggressive. Use `current issue` to sound more collaborative and professional.

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Issue vs. Problem

While often interchangeable, an 'issue' is usually something up for debate or resolution, while a 'problem' is just something bad.

15초 만에

  • Refers to a problem happening right now.
  • Means the latest version of a magazine.
  • Common in professional and news contexts.

What It Means

Current issue is a versatile phrase. It mostly describes a problem that is active today. Think of it as something 'on the table' right now. It is also used for the latest magazine edition. It is about the 'now' and the 'pressing.'

How To Use It

You can use it as a noun phrase. Place it at the start of a sentence to set the topic. Or, use it after a verb like 'discuss' or 'solve.' It functions like a label for a specific situation. It helps you sound organized and clear.

When To Use It

Use it in a business meeting to focus the team. Use it when calling customer support about a broken Wi-Fi. It works well when you want to distinguish today's problems from yesterday's. It is perfect for news reports or academic writing too. You will see it on magazine covers at the airport.

When NOT To Use It

Don't use it for deep, lifelong personal struggles. It sounds a bit too clinical for a heart-to-heart talk. Avoid it when talking about the distant past or future. If a problem is solved, it is no longer a current issue. Also, don't use it for food—nobody wants a 'current issue' with their sandwich!

Cultural Background

In Western professional culture, 'issues' are often seen as things to be 'managed.' Using the word issue instead of 'problem' is a common soft-skill tactic. It sounds less negative and more like a task to complete. It reflects a proactive, solution-oriented mindset popular in modern workplaces.

Common Variations

  • Pressing issue: Something that needs an answer immediately.
  • Latest issue: Specifically for the newest magazine or journal.
  • Ongoing issue: A problem that has been happening for a while.
  • The issue at hand: The exact thing we are talking about right now.

사용 참고사항

The phrase is highly versatile and safe for almost any setting. Just remember that in a professional setting, it usually implies a need for a solution.

💡

Softening the Blow

In English, calling something a 'problem' can sound aggressive. Use `current issue` to sound more collaborative and professional.

⚠️

Issue vs. Problem

While often interchangeable, an 'issue' is usually something up for debate or resolution, while a 'problem' is just something bad.

💬

The Magazine Secret

If you ask for the 'new issue,' people understand you, but asking for the `current issue` makes you sound like a sophisticated regular reader.

예시

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#1 In a team meeting
💼

The current issue with the server is our top priority.

The current issue with the server is our top priority.

Focuses the team on a specific technical problem.

#2 At a newsstand
😊

Do you have the current issue of Time magazine?

Do you have the current issue of Time magazine?

Refers to the most recent publication.

#3 Texting a friend about drama
😄

My current issue is that I have zero snacks for the movie.

My current issue is that I have zero snacks for the movie.

Uses the phrase slightly dramatically for a small problem.

#4 Customer service call
👔

I am calling to resolve a current issue with my billing statement.

I am calling to resolve a current issue with my billing statement.

Formal way to address a mistake or problem.

#5 Discussing a relationship
💭

Our current issue is that we just don't spend enough time together.

Our current issue is that we just don't spend enough time together.

Identifies a specific point of friction in a serious way.

#6 Talking to a neighbor
🤝

The current issue with the noisy construction is driving me crazy!

The current issue with the noisy construction is driving me crazy!

Expresses frustration about a local situation.

셀프 테스트

Choose the best word to complete the sentence regarding a magazine.

I haven't read the ___ issue of the New Yorker yet.

✓ 정답! ✗ 아쉬워요. 정답: current

`Current issue` is the standard collocation for the latest magazine release.

Complete the sentence for a business context.

We need to address the ___ issue before the deadline.

✓ 정답! ✗ 아쉬워요. 정답: current

`Current` acts as an adjective modifying the noun `issue` to show it is happening now.

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시각 학습 자료

Formality of 'Current Issue'

Informal

Used jokingly about small life problems.

My current issue is this rain.

Neutral

Standard use for news and magazines.

Did you see the current issue?

Formal

Professional problem solving.

The current issue requires a strategic response.

Where to use 'Current Issue'

Current Issue
💼

Office Meeting

Discussing a project bug.

📖

Bookstore

Buying the latest magazine.

🎧

Customer Support

Reporting a broken product.

📰

Politics/News

Talking about inflation or climate.

자주 묻는 질문

10 질문

No, it often refers to the most recent edition of a magazine or journal. For example, The current issue of Vogue has a great cover.

No, you wouldn't call a person a current issue. You would say you have an issue with someone.

It is neutral. You can use it in a legal document or while chatting with a friend about why your phone isn't working.

Current issue is the standard phrase. Present issue is rarely used and sounds unnatural in most contexts.

You can say, Climate change is a major current issue. This means it is a topic people are discussing right now.

No, if it's in the past, it's a previous issue or a past issue. Current must mean it is happening now.

Yes, very often! Developers use it to describe bugs or tickets they are working on at the moment.

Yes, you can say current issues if there are multiple problems or multiple magazine editions you are referring to.

Absolutely. It is a very common academic phrase to introduce a topic of debate.

Depending on context, you could use present problem or latest edition.

관련 표현

The matter at hand

The specific topic currently being discussed.

Latest edition

The most recent version of a book or magazine.

Hot topic

A subject that many people are interested in and discussing right now.

Ongoing concern

A problem that continues to exist over a period of time.

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