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单词 new
释义

new

UK /njuː/

Word Forms

adjectivenew
comparativenewer
superlativenewest


  1. 1
    recently created, built, invented, or planned

    They are going to build a new office block here.

    We went to the new Tom Cruise film last week.

    a revolutionary new wheelchair that operates by voice commands

    Synonyms and related words

    New
    1. 1a
      recently developed, or starting to develop

      I was enthusiastic and full of new ideas.

      a new initiative to tackle unemployment

      The course has little new to offer.

      Synonyms and related words

      Describing things which are beginning and developing
    2. 1b
      recently made and never used by anyone before

      Is this camera new?

      brand/spanking new (=used for emphasizing that something is completely new):

      How can she afford to buy a brand new Ferrari?

      Synonyms and related words

      New
    3. 1c
      recently bought or supplied to someone

      Have you seen my new car? I bought it yesterday.

      She’s hoping to move into her new flat next week.

      Synonyms and related words

      New
    4. 1d
      recently obtained

      Matthew’s got a new girlfriend.

      She takes up the new post on January 26.

      Synonyms and related words

      New
  2. 2
    replacing something that you no longer have or something that is no longer useful

    I could do with some new shoes.

    I need to get a new passport – my old one’s expired.

    a new approach to the problem

    Synonyms and related words

    New
    1. 2a
      replacing a previous type of thing
      new breed:

      She is one of a new breed of politicians.

      new generation:

      the exciting new generation of hand-held computers

      Synonyms and related words

      New
  3. 3
    recently arrived in a place or situation that you have not been in before

    New entrants do written tests in their first week.

    Many firms help new employees with finding accommodation.

    new to:

    We are new to the London area.

    Synonyms and related words

    New
  4. 4
    if you learn a new subject or skill, you learn one that you did not know previously

    I showed her a new technique for catching the frogs.

    Why not study a new language?

    Synonyms and related words

    Relating to learning and the process of learning
    1. 4a
      new information or facts are things that you did not know previously

      Police have now been given some new information.

      Synonyms and related words

      Not known or difficult to know
    2. 4b
      if someone discovers something new, they find something that no one else knows about

      Scientists have discovered a new drug for the treatment of depression.

      new to:

      Many of these plants are entirely new to science.

      Synonyms and related words

      Not known or difficult to know
  5. 5
    a new day, year, life etc is the start of a particular period of time, especially one that you hope will be happier or more successful

    This could be the beginning of a new era in transatlantic politics.

    whole new (=used for emphasis):

    The scheme could mean a whole new way of life for residents.

    Synonyms and related words

    From or at the beginning

phrases

as new

new

US /nu/

Word Forms

adjectivenew
comparativenewer
superlativenewest


  1. 1
    recently created, built, invented, or planned

    They are going to build a new office building here.

    We went to the new Tom Cruise movie last week.

    a revolutionary new wheelchair that operates by voice commands

    Synonyms and related words

    New
    1. 1a
      recently developed, or starting to develop

      I was enthusiastic and full of new ideas.

      a new initiative to tackle unemployment

      The class has little new to offer.

      Synonyms and related words

      Describing things which are beginning and developing
    2. 1b
      recently made and never used by anyone before

      Is this camera new?

      brand/spanking new (=used for emphasizing that something is completely new):

      How can she afford to buy a brand new Ferrari?

      Synonyms and related words

      New
    3. 1c
      recently bought or supplied to someone

      Have you seen my new car? I bought it yesterday.

      She’s hoping to move into her new house next week.

      Synonyms and related words

      New
    4. 1d
      recently obtained

      Matthew’s got a new girlfriend.

      She starts her new job next week.

      Synonyms and related words

      New
  2. 2
    replacing something that you no longer have or something that is no longer useful

    I need some new shoes.

    I should get a new passport – my old one’s expired.

    a new approach to the problem

    Synonyms and related words

    New
    1. 2a
      replacing a previous type of thing
      new breed:

      She is one of a new breed of politicians.

      new generation:

      the exciting new generation of handheld computers

      Synonyms and related words

      New
    2. 2b
      returning in a different, improved, or more advanced form

      the New Left

      the new economy

      Synonyms and related words

      Made better or making something better
  3. 3
    recently arrived in a place or situation that you have not been in before

    New entrants complete written tests in their first week.

    Many companies help new employees with finding accommodations.

    new to:

    We are new to the Boston area.

    Synonyms and related words

    New
  4. 4
    if you learn a new subject or skill, you learn one that you did not know previously

    I showed her a new technique for catching the frogs.

    Why not study a new language?

    Synonyms and related words

    Relating to learning and the process of learning
    1. 4a
      new information or facts are things that you did not know previously

      The police have now been given some new information.

      Synonyms and related words

      Not known or difficult to know
    2. 4b
      if someone discovers something new, they find something that no one else knows about

      Scientists have discovered a new drug for the treatment of depression.

      new to:

      Many of these plants are entirely new to the area.

      Synonyms and related words

      Not known or difficult to know
  5. 5
    a new day, year, life, etc. is the start of a particular period of time, especially one that you hope will be happier or more successful

    This could be the beginning of a new era in transatlantic politics.

    whole new (=used for emphasis):

    The proposal could mean a whole new way of life for residents.

    Synonyms and related words

    From or at the beginning

phrases

as new

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