English主要词典
new
Universal Words
adjective (newer, newest)
not existing before
1 not existing before; recently made, invented, introduced, etc:
Have you read her new novel? * new ways of doing things * This idea isn't new. * The latest model has over 100 new features.
seealsoBRAND-NEW
OPPOLD
2 (the new) noun [U] something that is new:
It was a good mix of the old and the new.
recently bought
3 recently bought:
Let me show you my new dress.
not used before
4 not used or owned by anyone before:
A second-hand car costs a fraction of a new one.
different
5 different from the previous one:
I like your new hairstyle. * When do you start your new job? * He's made a lot of new friends. * Do you have her new phone number?
OPPOLD
not familiar
6 ~ (to sb) already existing but not seen, experienced, etc. before; not familiar:
This is a new experience for me. * I'd like to learn a new language. * Our system is probably new to you. * the discovery of a new star
recently arrived
7 ~ (to sth) not yet familiar with sth because you have only just started, arrived, etc:
I should tell you, I'm completely new to this kind of work. * I am new to the town. * a new arrival / recruit * You're new here, aren't you?
new-
8 used in compounds to describe sth that has recently happened:
He was enjoying his new-found freedom.
modern
9 (usually with the) modern; of the latest type:
the new morality * the new breed of civil servant * Comedy is the new rock and roll. * They called themselves the New Romantics.
just beginning
10 [usuallybeforenoun] just beginning or beginning again:
a new day * It was a new era in the history of our country. * She went to Australia to start a new life.
with fresh energy
11 having fresh energy, courage or health:
Since he changed jobs he's looked like a new man.
recently produced
12 only recently produced or developed:
The new buds are appearing on the trees now. * new potatoes (= ones dug from the soil early in the season)
newness noun [U]
seealsoNEWLY
IDIOMS
break new ground to make a new discovery or do sth that has not been done before
seealsoGROUNDBREAKING
(as) good as new
