innovation
UK/ˌɪnə'veɪʃn/US/.inәu'veiʃәn/
NGSL 3kIELTSTOEFLGREB2
Definitions
n.
The act of introducing something new; a new idea, method, or product
创新，革新（行为）；新事物，新方法
Root Breakdown
Root-derivedThe noun of innovate: the act or result of bringing newness into something. It covers both the process (a culture of innovation) and the concrete result (the smartphone was a major innovation).
Root nov still carries 20 more wordsCommon Collocations
- 1.technological innovation技术创新
- 2.innovation in……方面的创新
- 3.drive innovation推动创新
- 4.a culture of innovation创新文化
Example Sentences
- 1.
The company is known for innovation in clean energy.
- 2.
This little gadget is a clever innovation.
- 3.
Innovation thrives when people are free to take risks.