“近代”常见的英文表达是 modern times 或 the modern era,也可根据具体语境使用 early modern period(指较早的近代阶段,侧重于与中世纪相对的过渡时期) 、 late modern period(指较晚的近代阶段 )等。以下为具体示例:
modern times:
In modern times, technology has advanced at an unprecedented pace.(在近代,技术以前所未有的速度发展。)
the modern era:
The modern era has witnessed significant social and cultural changes.(近代见证了重大的社会和文化变革。 )
early modern period:
The early modern period was a time of great exploration and discovery.(近代早期是一个充满探索与发现的时期。 )