1580s, "pertaining to a place;" see topic + -al (1). Medical sense "applied to a particular part of the body" is from c. 1600. Meaning "of or pertaining to topics of the day" is from 1873. Related: Topically.
双语例句
1. The magazine's aim is to discuss topical issues within a Christian framework.
该杂志的宗旨是在基督教框架下讨论时下的热门话题。
来自柯林斯例句
2. The recent events in Europe have made this film topical.
欧洲最近发生的事件使这部电影成了当前的热门话题.
来自《简明英汉词典》
3. The sinking of the tanker has made aspects of marine pollution particularly topical.
油轮的沉没使得海洋污染的方方面面都成为眼下大家尤为关注的热点话题。
来自柯林斯例句
4. Our economy continues to grow, our financial foundation remains solid, our society remains pluralistic , and our politicians continue to debate openly on all the topical issues.
香港的经济继续蓬勃增长, 财政基础依然稳固, 社会维持多元化.
来自《简明英汉词典》
5. Thematic maps should always be annotated with the source and date of the topical information.
