What does novel mean?

A long written story about imaginary people and events. New and different from what is already known.

How is novel pronounced?

UK /ˈnɒvəl/, US /ˈnɑːvəl/.

/ˈnɒvəl/ · /ˈnɑːvəl/

CEFR level B1Topic ArtsWord #2987 in the learning path

长篇小说

n. A long written story about imaginary people and events.

长篇小说

adj. New and different from what is already known.

新颖的；新奇的

I finished the novel on the train yesterday.

我昨天在火车上读完了这部长篇小说。

Schools can use historical novels to help students understand how ordinary people experienced major social changes.

学校可以利用历史小说，帮助学生理解普通人如何经历重大的社会变革。

作名词指长篇小说；作形容词指新颖的。

What does novel mean?: A long written story about imaginary people and events. New and different from what is already known.
How is novel pronounced?: UK /ˈnɒvəl/, US /ˈnɑːvəl/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.