近年的英文：
recent year(s)
Among McGovern's most recent awards are The James Smithsonian Bicentennial Medal from the Smithsonian Institution
麦戈文近年获得了一系列殊荣，其中包括来自华盛顿的美国国立博物馆的“James Smithsonian二百周年奖章”
International terrorism is not just a recent phenomenon
国际恐怖主义并不是近年才有的现象。
In recent years, the "Lion Dance" in Beijing combines the advantages of others to become a new style.
近年，北京的"狮舞"，综合各种狮舞的优长，形成新的表演风格。
Some success in interferon production by bacteria has recently been achieved by the recombinant DNA technique
近年曾经应用重组DNA技术使细菌产生干扰素获得了一定成效。
adj. 最近的；近来的；近代的
Can you quote a recent instance?
你能举出一个最近的例证吗?
It was a casualty of the recent spending cuts.
它是近来削减经费开支的受害者。
In recent months, goods are on the advance.
最近几个月来，物价有所上涨。
The temperature spurts in recent days.
最近几天，气温骤然上升。
But recent events have made a mockery of that idea.
但近来的一系列事实却使这种说法沦为笑柄。
n. 年；学年，年度；年级学生；年龄；时期；很久；一年时间
Year succeeds to year.
年复一年。
This year is a banner year for crops.
今年是个丰年。
Year after year went past.
一年又一年过去了。
Lasting or active through the year or through many years.
常绿的全年或多年都充满生机
"A snow year, a rich year"
瑞雪兆丰年