| 单词 | newness |
| 释义 | newnew /nu/ ●●● S1 W1 adjective 1RECENTLY MADE recently made, built, invented, written, etc. OPP old: Can the new drugs help her? Have you tried that new restaurant on Fourth Street? We decided to sell our old car and buy a new one. He was reading the new issue of “Time” magazine.THESAURUSrecent – made or done a short time ago: Recent research has shown that the drug is effective.brand new (also brand-new) – new and never used before. Used especially about something you have just bought: He was driving a brand-new car.original – completely new and different from anything that has been done or thought of before: The artist’s paintings are completely original.fresh – fresh ideas or ways of doing something are new, different, and interesting: We need a fresh approach to this problem.latest – used about a film, book, fashion, etc. that is the newest one: Have you read his latest novel?novel – new and unusual: The mayor has proposed a novel solution to the problem of gang violence.innovative – using new ideas that have not been tried before: The students came up with some innovative ideas for recycling household waste.revolutionary – completely changing the way things have been done in a way that is good: A revolutionary new treatment for cancer could save many lives.newfound – a newfound ability or feeling is new and often leads to changes. Used especially in writing: Teenagers love the newfound freedom that comes with learning to drive.2RECENTLY BOUGHT recently bought OPP old: I like your jacket – is it new? I had to buy a new refrigerator.3NOT THERE BEFORE having recently developed: There are new leaves on the trees. It’s a new idea, and it just may work. The drug offers new hope to cancer patients. Suddenly there was a whole new set of problems (=used for emphasis).a new way/method of doing something Doctors are developing new ways of treating asthma.a new breed/generation of something (=a group of people who are different in their attitudes to previous groups)4NOT USED BEFORE [no comparative] not used or owned by anyone before OPP used, secondhand: They sell both new and secondhand books. Denny just bought a brand new SUV (=completely new).5UNFAMILIAR not recognized or not experienced before: Learning a new language is more difficult for adults. It was a new experience for both of us. Why not try something new for your vacation this year?new to The idea of home computers was very new to us then.6RECENTLY ARRIVED having recently arrived in a place, or started a different job or activity: Margo and Ray just had a new baby. I’d like to welcome all our new students.new to I’m new to the area, and I still get lost sometimes.7RECENTLY CHANGED recently changed, and replacing something that was there previously: Have you met Keith’s new girlfriend? Do you have Christy’s new address? They just moved to a new apartment.8RECENTLY DISCOVERED recently discovered: Astronomers have found a new planet outside our solar system. Important new evidence may prove her innocence.9what’s new? spoken used as a friendly greeting to ask what is happening in someone’s life10like new (also as good as new) in excellent condition: After cleaning, your pillows will be as good as new. He’s managed to keep the car looking like new for years.11a new man/woman someone who feels much healthier and has a lot more energy than before, or who has a different attitude from before: I lost 19 pounds and felt like a new man.12new life/day/era etc. a period of time that is just beginning and seems to offer better opportunities: They came to America to start a new life. The agreement marks a new day for the national parks.13new blood new members of a group or organization who will bring new ideas and be full of energy: Every election brings a supply of new blood to the legislature.14the new kid on the block the newest person in a job, school, place, etc.: I was the new kid on the block, and Ray helped me a lot.15a new arrival a)someone who has just arrived in a place: There are 6,000 new arrivals to the city every month. b)a baby that has just been born: Attached are some pictures of the new arrival.16something is the new... used to say that something is thought to be the new fashion that will replace an existing one: This fall, brown is the new black.17there’s nothing new under the sun used to say that everything that happens now has happened before18new-made/new-formed etc. recently made, formed, etc.19a new broom (sweeps clean) used about someone who has just become the leader or manager of an organization and is eager to make changes20the new unfamiliar ideas or changes in society: They have a fear of the new and dislike any changes.[Origin: Old English niwe]—newness noun [uncountable] → see also give somebody/something a new lease on life at lease1 (2), turn over a new leaf at turn over (5) |
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