times

n. (pl.)
1.the present time当今。
state of times: the present state of affairs 当今时事。
△R. III. 4. 4. 417 (416):“Urge the necessity and stateof times，”要讲一讲当前形势的需要。
2. present or existing circumstances 当 前 形 势。
△2H.IV. 2. 3. 3: “Put not you on the visage of thetimes，”i.e. do not look as bleak as are the presentcircumstances.你们不要再摆出像当前形势那样的阴沉脸色。