| 释义 |
news
I. \ˈn(y)üz\ noun plural but singular or plural in construction
Usage: often attributive
Etymology: Middle English newes, from plural of new, newe, adjective, new; probably translation of Middle French nouvelles
1. : a report of a recent event : new information : fresh tidings
< gave the bad news >
< wanted to tell her as quickly as he could his evil news — Pearl Buck >
2.
a. : what is reported in a newspaper, news periodical, or news broadcast
b. : matter that is interesting to newspaper readers or news broadcast audiences : matter that is suitable for news copy
3. [by shortening]
a. : newsboard
b. : newsprint
c. : newspaper
d. : newscast
II. verb
(-ed/-ing/-es)
transitive verb
: to tell or repeat as news
< it is being newsed about that the report is inaccurate >
intransitive verb
: to tell or repeat news : gossip
< were newsing over the teacups > |