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单词 bossa nova
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bossa nova in British English

(ˈbɒsə ˈnəʊvə)
noun
1. 
a dance similar to the samba, originating in Brazil
2. 
a piece of music composed for or in the rhythm of this dance
Word origin
C20: Portuguese, literally: new voice

bossa nova in American English

(ˌbɑsə ˈnoʊvə)
1. 
jazz samba music that originated in Brazil, with a light, flowing line
2. 
a dance for couples, performed to this music
Word origin
Port, lit., new bump, new tendency < bossa, a bump (akin to Fr bosse, boss2) + nova (< L, fem. of novus, new)

Examples of 'bossa nova' in a sentence
bossa nova

One theory goes that bossa nova was born as a result of this restriction.
Times, Sunday Times (2008)
It's quite happy being the home of bossa nova.
Times, Sunday Times (2014)
Two hungover art students are locked in deep conversation about the meaning of the bossa nova playing thinly from a radio on one of the beds.
Times, Sunday Times (2008)
I taught myself to play Beatles songs and played bossa nova with my father singing along.
The Sun (2006)
An early interest in Latin American music made him a pioneer of bossa nova.
Times, Sunday Times (2012)
Bonus: A jazz bar with bossa nova on the menu.
Times, Sunday Times (2007)
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