/nju:; [US] nu:; nu/
adj (-er, -est)
1 not existing before; seen, introduced, made, invented, etc recently or for the first time 新的
*a new school, idea, film, novel, invention, car 新的学校、想法、影片、小说、发明、汽车
* new clothes, furniture 新的衣服、家具
* new potatoes, ie ones dug from the soil early in the season 新下来的土豆
* new (ie freshly baked) bread 刚出炉的面包
* the newest (ie latest) fashions 最新款式. =>Usage 见所附用法.
2 (a) ~ (to sb) already existing but not seen, experienced, etc before; unfamiliar to sb 未见过的; 未经历过的; 生疏的
*learn new words in a foreign language 学习外国语的生词
* a new (ie recently discovered) star 新发现的一颗星
* As a beginner, everything is very new to him. 他刚起步, 对一切都很生 疏.
(b) ~ (to sth) not yet accustomed to sth; unfamiliar with sth 尚未习惯的; 不熟悉的
*I am new to this town. 我不熟悉此城.
* They are still new to the work. 他们对这工作还不习惯.
* You're new here, aren't you? 你对这里不熟悉, 是吧?
3 changed from the previous one(s); different 转换的; 不同的
*a new job, teacher, home 新的工作、老师、家
* make new friends 交新朋友.
4 (usu with the 通常与the连用) modern; of the latest type 现代的; 最新型的
*the new poor/rich, ie those recently made poor/rich by social changes, etc 新形成的穷人[富人]
* the new conformism among the young 年轻人中新兴起的循规蹈矩风气.
5 [usu attrib 通常作定语]
(a) just beginning 刚开始的
*a new day 新的一天
* a new era in the history of our country 我国历史上的一个新时代.
(b) beginning again; renewed 重新的; 更新的
*start a new life 开始新生活
* This government offers new hope to the people. 本届政府给人民带来新的希望.
(c) refreshed in mind or body （脑力或体力）已恢复的
*I feel (like) a new man. 我觉得精力又充沛了.
6 (idm 习语) brave new world => brave. break fresh/new ground => ground1. clean as a new pin => clean1. fresh/new blood => blood1. (as) good as `new in as good a condition as when new 完好如新
*I'll just sew up that tear, and the coat will be as good as new. 我把大衣的破处缝好, 就会完好如新了. a new `broom (sweeps clean) (saying 谚) a person newly appointed to a responsible position (starts to change and improve things energetically, in a way that is sometimes resented by others) 新扫帚（扫得净）; 新官上任（三把火）. a new deal programme of political, social and economic reform 政治、社会和经济改革的计画. a ,new lease of `life; US a ,new lease on `life chance to live longer or with greater vigour, satisfaction, etc 延年益寿; 活得更带劲、更惬意等
*Since recovering from her operation, she's had a new lease of life. 她手术复元以後活得更有劲了.
* (fig 比喻) A bit of oil and some paint could give that old bike a new lease of life. 给那辆旧自行车上点儿油和漆, 就能多骑些日子. ring out the old year and ring in the new => ring2. teach an old dog new tricks => teach. turn over a new `leaf change one's way of life to become a better, more responsible person 重新做人; 改恶从善
*The thief was determined to turn over a new leaf once he was released from prison. 那盗贼下决心, 一旦获释便重新做人.

NOTE ON USAGE 用法
*Compare recent, current, contemporary, modern and new. 试比较recent、current、contemporary、modern、new这几个词.
1 Recent and current have the most restricted and neutral meanings. *recent和current的词义最狭窄也最无褒贬分别. Recent describes events that occurred a short time ago, but which may now have finished, or things which no longer exist *recent指不久前发生的事, 可能现已结束, 也可指不复存在的事物
*Recent problems have been solved. 最近的问题已经解决.
* She's spent all her recent pay rise. 她把新增加的工资都花光了. Current suggests a situation that exists today but which may be temporary *current意为目前存在的情况, 可能是暂时的
*The factory cannot maintain current levels of production. 该工厂不能保持目前的生产水平.
* How long will she keep her current job? 她现在这份工作能维持多久?
2 Modern, contemporary and new often indicate a positive quality of being up-to-date,especially in style *modern、contemporary、new常指符合时代潮流的好的特性, 尤指式样或风格
*contemporary/modern dance, music, art, etc 当代的[现代的]舞蹈、音乐、艺术等. Modern can refer to a longer period up to the present *modern可指直至当前的一段较长时期
*Modern English, ie since
1500 现代英语, 即自1500年使用至今者. Contemporary need not relate to the present *contemporary不一定指延续至今
*Shakespeare's plays tell us a lot about contemporary life, ie the life of the 16th century. 莎士比亚的戏剧向我们介绍了当时生活的许多情况（即16世纪的生活）. New can also mean `original' *new还有｀创新＇的意思
*a completely new type of computer 全新型计算机.Note that actual cannot be used to mean contemporaryor current. 注意, 不能用actual表示contemporary或current的意思. It means `real' 该词的含义是｀真实的＇
*I need the actual figures, not an estimate. 我需要确实的数字, 不要估计的.
* His actual age was 45, not
40 as he had stated on his form. 他的实际年龄是45岁, 并非他填在表格上的40岁.

adj

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1【recently made】
2【recently bought】
3【not there before】
4【not used before】
5 like new/as good as new
6【unfamiliar】
7【recently arrived】
8【recently changed】
9【recently discovered】
10【modern】
11【vegetables】
12 new life/day/era
13 be/feel like a new man/woman
14 new arrival
15 new blood
16 new broom
17 what's new?
18 the new
19 something ... is the new ...
20 new-made/new-formed/new-laid etc

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[Language: Old English;Origin: niwe]
【RECENTLY MADE】
recently made, built, invented, written, designed etc
≠ old
　the city's new hospital
　the new issue of 'Time' magazine
　new products on the market
　The hardest part of this job is understanding the new technology.
　a new range of drugs
【RECENTLY BOUGHT】
recently bought
　Do you like my new dress?
　They've just moved into their new home.
【NOT THERE BEFORE】
having just developed
　new leaves on the trees
　a young man with new ideas
　a new generation of women writers
new hope/confidence/optimism etc
(=hope etc that you have only just started to feel)
　a medical breakthrough that offers new hope to cancer patients
【NOT USED BEFORE】
not used or owned by anyone before
≠ used, second hand second hand
　New and second hand books for sale.
　I got a used video camera for £300 - it would have cost £1000 if I'd bought it new.
　Someone had driven into the back of his brand new (=completely new) car.
　a spanking new (=completely new) conference centre
like new/as good as new
in excellent condition
　Your watch just needs cleaning and it'll be as good as new.
【UNFAMILIAR】
not experienced before
　Learning a new language is always a challenge.
　Living in the city was a new experience for Philip.
new to
　This idea was new to him.
that's a new one on me
spoken (=used to say that you have never heard something before)
　'The office is going to be closed for six weeks this summer.' 'Really? That's a new one on me.'
【RECENTLY ARRIVED】
having recently arrived in a place, joined an organization, or started a new job
　You're new here, aren't you?
new to/at
　Don't worry if you make mistakes. You're still new to the job.
new member/employee/student etc
　training for new employees
new kid on the blockinformal (=the newest person in a job, school etc)
　It's not always easy being the new kid on the block.
the new boy/girl
BrE (=the newest person in a job, organization etc - used humorously)
【RECENTLY CHANGED】
recently replaced or different from the previous one
≠ old
　Have you met Keith's new girlfriend?
　I'll let you have my new phone number.
　the new regime in Beijing
【RECENTLY DISCOVERED】
recently discovered
　the discovery of a new planet
　new oilfields in Alaska
　important new evidence that may prove her innocence
【MODERN】
modern
　the new breed of politicians
【VEGETABLES】 [only before noun]
new potatoes, carrots etc are grown early in the season and eaten when young
new life/day/era
a period that is just beginning, especially one that seems to offer better opportunities
　They went to Australia to start a new life there.
be/feel like a new man/woman
to feel much healthier and have a lot more energy than before, or to have a different attitude
　I lost 19 pounds and felt like a new man.
new arrival
a) someone who has recently arrived or started work somewhere
b) a new baby
　The children are thrilled with the new arrival.
new blood
new members of a group or organization who will bring new ideas and be full of energy
　What we need in this company is some new blood.
new broom
someone who has just started work in a high position in an organization and who is expected to make a lot of changes
　The company seems set to make a fresh start under a new broom.
what's new?
spoken especially AmE used as a friendly greeting to mean 'how are you?'
the new
new ideas, styles etc
　This charming hotel is a delightful blend of the old and the new.
sth ... is the new ...
BrE used to say that something is thought to be the new fashion that will replace an existing thing
　Don't you know that vodka is the new water, my dear?
new-made/new-formed/new-laid etc
recently made, formed etc
→a new lease of lifeatlease¹ (2), turn over a new leafatleaf¹ (3)
>newnessn[U]