新东方-柯林斯雅思备考词典

novelty

英  [ˈnɒvəlti]
    

[NOUN]

    NOUN. 名词
  • novelties

    1[U 不可数名词] 新奇

    Novelty is the quality of being different, new, and unusual.

    双语例句

    例:

    In the contemporary western world, rapidly changing styles cater to a desire for novelty and individualism.

    在当代西方世界,快速变换着的款式迎合了人们对新奇和独特性的追求。

    2[C 可数名词] 新奇的事物

    A novelty is something that is new and therefore interesting.

    双语例句

    例:

    Stores really like orange cauliflower because it's a novelty, it's something different.

    商店真的喜欢卖橘黄色花椰菜,因为它是一种新奇的东西,与众不同。

    3[C 可数名词] 新奇的小玩意儿

    Novelties are cheap toys, ornaments, or other objects that are sold as presents or souvenirs.

    双语例句

    例:

    At Easter, we give them plastic eggs filled with small toys, novelties, and coins.

    在复活节,我们送给他们装有小玩具、新奇的小玩意儿和硬币的塑料蛋。

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