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new adj.
⇨ new 1 (a new novel/idea) ⇨ new 2 (a new dress/car) ⇨ new 3 (new to this job) ⇨ recent (the new breed of politician)new1 adjective a new book/idea/approach 新书；新想法；新方法a new dress/car 新买的连衣裙／轿车new to this job 干这工作是个新手new ♦︎ fresh ♦︎ novelThese words all describe sth that has not existed before and is therefore unfamiliar and interesting. 这些词均表示新的、刚出现的、新颖的。PATTERNS AND COLLOCATIONS 句型和搭配◆a new / fresh / novel idea / approach / way◆a new / novel concept / design / feature / form / method◆completely / entirely / totally / relatively new / fresh / novel■ new recently made, invented or introduced; that has not existed before 新的；新近推出的；刚出现的◆Have you read her new book?你读过她的新书了吗？◆This idea isn't new.这主意不新鲜。◆The latest model has over 100 new features.最新的款式有100多种新特色。OPP old ⇨ old 1 ▸ the new noun [uncountable] ◆The songs are a good mix of the old and the new (= ones that are new).这些歌曲是新与旧的完美结合。■ fresh [usually before noun] new or different in a way that adds to or replaces sth; made or experienced recently 新的；不同的；新近出现的；新近体验的◆The defence have found fresh evidence that could form the basis of an appeal.辩方发现了支持上诉的新证据。◆Fresh towels are provided every day.每天提供新毛巾。◆This is the opportunity he needs to make a fresh start (= to try sth new after not being successful at sth else).这是他所需要的重整旗鼓的机会。◆There were fresh tracks through the snow.雪地上有刚留下的足迹。◆Let me write it down while it's still fresh in my mind (= clearly remembered because recently experienced).趁记忆犹新，我来把它写下来。▸ freshness noun [uncountable] ◆I like the freshness of his approach to the problem.我喜欢他对这个问题新颖的处理方法。■ novel (often approving) different from anything known before; new, interesting and often seeming slightly strange 新颖的；与众不同的；珍奇的◆It was an American who came up with the novel idea of drive-in restaurants.是一个美国人想出了“免下车”餐馆这个新奇的点子。 see also original ⇨ creative ▸ novelty noun [uncountable] ◆It was fun working there at first but the novelty soon wore off (= it became boring).开始的时候在那里工作很有趣，但这股新鲜劲儿很快就过去了。◆There's a certain novelty value in this approach.这种方法有一定的新意。 new2 adjective a new book/idea/approach 新书；新想法；新方法a new dress/car 新买的连衣裙／轿车new to this job 干这工作是个新手new ♦︎ brand new ♦︎ untriedThese words all describe sth that has been recently bought or that has not been used, tried or owned by anyone before. 这些词均表示新买的、未经试验的、未被用过的。PATTERNS AND COLLOCATIONS 句型和搭配◆new / brand new / untried technology◆a new / brand new product / computer / house◆relatively new / untried■ new recently bought; not used or owned by anyone before 新买的；没被用过的；未被占有过的；崭新的◆Let me show you my new dress.给你看看我新买的连衣裙。◆A second-hand car costs a lot less than a new one.二手车比新车便宜得多。 OPP old ⇨ old 1 ■ ˌbrand ˈnew completely new 全新的；崭新的◆We just spent a thousand pounds on a brand new computer.我们只花一千英镑就买了一台全新的计算机。◆She bought her car brand new.她买的汽车是全新的。■ untried / /ˌʌnˈtraɪd/ / (written) not yet tried or tested to discover if it works or is successful 未检验的；未经考验（或试验）的◆This is a new and relatively untried procedure.这是个未经多少试验的新程序。 new3 adjective a new book/idea/approach 新书；新想法；新方法a new dress/car 新买的连衣裙／轿车new to this job 干这工作是个新手new ♦︎ unfamiliar with sth ♦︎ unused to sth ♦︎ unaccustomed to sthThese words all describe sb who is not familiar with sth because they have not experienced it before. 这些词均表示不熟悉的、不了解的、不习惯的。PATTERNS AND COLLOCATIONS 句型和搭配◆new / unused / unaccustomed to sth◆unused / unaccustomed to doing sth◆totally / quite new / unfamiliar / unused / unaccustomed to sth◆completely / relatively new / unfamiliar■ new not yet familiar with a job, situation or place because you have only just started it, or arrived there 初来乍到的；初学乍练的；不熟悉的◆I was fairly new to teaching at the time.我当时教书还算是个新手。◆You're new in this town, aren't you?你刚来这个镇，是吧？◆We offer intensive training to all new recruits.我们对所有新兵进行强化训练。◆New arrivals should have their passports ready for inspection.刚刚到达的人应准备好护照以供检查。■ unfamiliar with sth [not before noun] not having any knowledge or experience of sth 无⋯的知识（或经验）◆The crew were unfamiliar with the safety procedures.机组人员不了解安全程序。◆Those unfamiliar with the area should bring a good guide book with them.那些不了解该地区的人应随身携带一本好的旅游指南。OPP familiar with sth ⇨ used to sth ■ unused to sth [not before noun] (rather formal, written) not having much experience of sth and therefore not knowing how to deal with it; not used to sth 经验少；不熟悉；不惯于◆If you are unused to exercise, start off gently.要是你不常锻炼，先从不激烈的运动开始。◆I was unused to speaking in public.我不习惯在公开场合讲话。◆He was so unused to people questioning his authority that he didn't know how to react.他非常不习惯有人质疑他的权威，不知道该如何应对。 OPP used to sth ⇨ used to sth ■ unaccustomed to sth [not before noun] (formal, written) unused to sth 经验少；不熟悉；不惯于◆He was unaccustomed to hard work.他不习惯艰苦工作。◆I am unaccustomed to being told what to do.我不习惯听人使唤。OPP accustomed to sth ⇨ used to sth NOTE 辨析 Unused to sth or unaccustomed to sth? Unaccustomed is more formal than unused; however, it is even more usual, especially in spoken English, to use neither of these words and say not used to sth or not used to doing sth. * unaccustomed较unused正式；不过，尤其在口语中，这两个词都不常用，较常用的是not used to sth或not used to doing sth◆He was not used to hard work / exercise / speaking in public / being told what to do / people questioning his authority.他不习惯艰苦工作；他不常锻炼；他不习惯在公开场合讲话／听人使唤／有人质疑他的权威。 recent adjective recent ♦︎ current ♦︎ latest ♦︎ present ♦︎ modern ♦︎ new ♦︎ contemporary ♦︎ present-day ♦︎ modern-dayThese words all describe sth that belongs to the present time because it is happening now or happened only a short time ago. 这些词均表示当前的、近来的、现今的。PATTERNS AND COLLOCATIONS 句型和搭配◆recent / modern times / the present time◆recent / current / present / contemporary / present-day events◆the current / latest / present / contemporary / present-day situation◆recent / current / the latest / present / modern / contemporary trends◆the recent / current / latest / present / modern / new / contemporary / modern-day version◆recent / current / the latest / modern / new / contemporary / present-day forms / theories◆the current / modern / contemporary scene◆current / modern / new / contemporary politics◆modern / a new / contemporary / present-day / modern-day society◆modern / contemporary / present-day life◆the modern / a new / the contemporary world◆(a) recent / modern / new / contemporary / present-day literature / writer◆(a) modern / new / contemporary / present-day art / artist / music■ recent [usually before noun] that happened or began only a short time ago 近来的；新近的◆The next chapter summarizes recent developments in the field.下一章概述该领域最近的发展状况。◆The Prime Minister discussed the issue during his most recent visit to Poland.总理在最近访问波兰时讨论了这个问题。◆There have been many changes in recent years.近几年发生了许多变化。 OPP long-standing ⇨ old 1 ▸ recently adverb ◆We received a letter from him recently.我们不久前收到了他的一封信。◆I haven't seen them recently (= It is some time since I saw them).我近来没见过他们。■ current [only before noun] happening or existing now 现时发生的；当前的；现在的◆The necklace would be worth over $5 000 at current prices.那条项链按现价应超过5 000元。◆Ask your current employer to give you a reference.请你现在的雇主为你写封推荐信。◆Our current financial situation is not good.我们目前的财务状况并不好。OPP former , then , ex- ⇨ former , previous ⇨ previous ▸ currently adverb ◆This matter is currently being discussed by the Board.董事会现在正在讨论这个问题。OPP previously ⇨ previous ■ latest [only before noun] the most recent or newest 最近的；最新的◆She always wears the latest fashions.她总是穿着最新款的时装。◆Her latest novel has been shortlisted for a literary prize.她最近出版的小说已入围一个文学奖的候选名单。◆Have you heard the latest news?你收到最新消息了吗？▸ the latest noun [singular] (rather informal) ◆This is the latest in robot technology.这是最新的机器人技术。◆Have you heard the latest?你收到最新消息了吗？■ present [usually before noun] current 现时发生的；当前的；现在的◆The present owner of the house is a Mr T. Grant.现在的房主是一个叫T.格兰特的先生。◆This is a list of all club members, past and present.这是过去和现在的所有俱乐部会员名单。◆We do not have any more information at the present time.目前我们没有任何进一步的消息。OPP past ⇨ previous ▸ at present phrase ◆ (rather formal) The council has no plans at present to develop this site.地方议会目前并无计划开发此地。▸ presently adverb ◆ (especially NAmE) The crime is presently being investigated by the police.警方目前正在调查此案。NOTE 辨析 Current or present?In many cases you can use either word. 在许多情况下这两个词可以通用◆the current / present situation / state / position / climate / trend / practice / arrangement / value / level / generation / crisis当前的情况／状态／位置／气候／趋势／做法／安排／价值／水平；当今的一代；当前的危机 Current is used especially in financial contexts and in the phrase current affairs. * current尤用于财务语境以及短语current affairs（时事）中◆current spending / expenditure目前的消费／支出◆the current surplus / deficit / yield当前的盈余／赤字／收益 Present is used more often with lengths of time, except in financial contexts. * present更常与表示一段时间的词连用，但在财务语境下用current而不用present◆the present day / century / moment / time当今；本世纪；当下；此刻◆What's the budget for the current year?本年度的预算是多少？ ■ modern [only before noun] of the present time or recent times; (of styles in art, music, fashion, etc.) new and intended to be different from traditional styles 现代的；近代的；（艺术、音乐、时装等的风格）新式的，有别于传统的◆Modern European history欧洲近代史◆Stress is a major problem of modern life.压力是现代生活中的主要问题。◆Shakespeare's language can be a problem for modern readers.莎士比亚的语言对现代读者来说可能不易理解。◆The gallery has regular exhibitions of modern art.该美术馆定期举办现代艺术展。 OPP ancient ⇨ old 1 see also modern ⇨ modern ■ new (often with the 常与the连用) modern; of the latest type 现代的；最新型的◆He couldn't stand the new breed of career politicians.他不能忍受新式职业政客。◆Comedy is the new rock and roll.如今喜剧就像过去的摇滚乐那样大行其道。◆They called themselves the New Romantics.他们自称新浪漫主义者。■ contemporary /kənˈtemprəri; NAmE kənˈtempəreri/ (rather formal) (of life, society or culture) modern （生活、社会或文化）当代的，现代的◆The film paints a depressing picture of life in contemporary Britain.这部影片描绘了当代英国压抑的生活图景。◆She is one of the great innovators of contemporary dance.她是当代舞蹈的伟大创新者之一。NOTE 辨析 Modern or contemporary?In many cases you can use either word, especially when talking about art, culture or society. 在许多情况下这两个词可以通用，尤其是谈论艺术、文化或社会时◆modern / contemporary art / architecture / dance / fiction / literature / music / painting / culture / society / politics / history现代艺术／建筑／舞蹈／小说／文学／音乐／绘画／文化／社会／政治／历史◆the modern / contemporary world / scene现代世界／场景 Modern, but not contemporary, is also used to talk about science and technology. * modern亦可用于修饰科学和技术，但contemporary不能这样用◆modern technology / physics / medicine / warfare / equipment / machinery / techniques现代技术／物理学／医学／战争／设备／机械／工艺 see also modern ⇨ modern ■ ˌpresent-ˈday [only before noun] (especially written) of the present time 当今的；现时的；当代的◆His theories have no relevance to present-day society.他的理论与当今社会无关。◆Serbia at that time already included present-day Macedonia.当时的塞尔维亚已经包括现今的马其顿。ⓘ Present-day is used especially to refer to sth in the form that it has now, when this is different from the form it had in the past. * present-day尤用来表示事物现在的形式，以示与过去的形式有所不同◆present-day society / English / Russia当代社会／英语／俄罗斯 ▸ the ˌpresent ˈday noun [singular] ◆a study of European drama, from Ibsen to the present day从易卜生到现代欧洲戏剧的研究■ ˈmodern-day [only before noun] of the present time 当今的；现时的；当代的◆modern-day America当代美国ⓘ Modern-day is often used to describe a modern form of sb/sth, usually sb/sth bad or unpleasant, that existed in the past. * modern-day常用于描述过去存在的人或事物的现代形态，通常是不好的或消极的◆It has been called modern-day slavery.人们称之为现代奴隶制。 |