单词 | new frontier |
释义 | new frontier/ˌnjuː ˈfrʌntɪə/ /ˌnjuː frʌnˈtɪə/noun 1A newly established frontier, especially (in US History ) one marking a westward expansion of pioneer settlement. Later also: a region offering new opportunity, especially one which is unfamiliar. 2 Generally. Anything which marks or indicates the limits of the present state of knowledge, policy, etc., especially as a starting point for new work; a new challenge; a new development. 3 US Politics. In form New Frontier. A programme of social improvement advocated by John F. Kennedy, President from 1961 to 1963. Now historical. OriginMid 19th century; earliest use found in The North American Review. From new + frontier. |
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