innovation
/ˌɪnəˈveɪʃən/
CEFR level B2Topic TechnologyWord #4710 in the learning path
创新；革新
Definitions
n. the introduction of new ideas, methods, or products
创新；革新
n. a new idea, method, or product that improves something
新方法；新事物
Example
Our kitchen encourages innovation, so we often try unusual recipes.
我们家的厨房鼓励创新，所以我们经常尝试新奇的食谱。
Public investment in research can encourage innovation and help businesses develop more sustainable production methods.
公共科研投入可以鼓励创新，帮助企业开发更可持续的生产方法。
Collocations
- technological innovation
- encourage innovation
- product innovation
- a major innovation
Word family
- innovate (v.)
- innovative (adj.)
- innovator (n.)
Usage tip
表示创新过程时不可数；表示具体新成果时可数。
FAQ
- What does innovation mean?
- the introduction of new ideas, methods, or products a new idea, method, or product that improves something
- How is innovation pronounced?
- UK /ˌɪnəˈveɪʃən/, US /ˌɪnəˈveɪʃən/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.
