Today cards are often given with a present, even when people can express their wishes face to face. In recent times e-cards have also become popular.

今天，即使是能面对面表达祝福的时候，人们通常也会在礼物上附上卡片。在最近的时代，电子贺卡也变得流行。

It is still going today but has become less popular in recent times.

它今天仍然在流行，但在最近变得不那么流行了。

In recent times, the late President Kennedy caused a depression in the American hat industry by not wearing hats: more American men followed his example.

最近，已故的肯尼迪总统因为不戴帽子而导致了美国帽子行业大萧条，因为有很多美国人效仿他不戴帽子。

Writing this blog has become my biggest passion in recent times.

写博客已成为我最近最大的爱好。