innovative
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Longman Dictionary of Contemporary English 5++LDOCE 5++in·nov·at·ive /ˈɪnəvətɪv $ ˈɪnəˌveɪtɪv/ ●○○ AWL (also innovatory) adjective 1 NEWan innovative idea or way of doing something is new, different, and better than those that existed before 〔思想或方法〕新颖的，创新的，革新的 an innovative approach to language teaching 创新的语言教学法 innovative schemes for recycling waste materials 废物回收利用的创新计划► see thesaurus at new2 MODERNusing clever new ideas and methods 运用新观念和新方法的 an innovative design team 具有创新精神的设计团队Examples from the Corpus
innovative• The idea for the programme 'Big Brother' was highly innovative.• When it was first introduced, the electric car was described as one of the ten most innovative products of the year.• The city has introduced an innovative system of traffic control.• an innovative young maninnovative approach• Both Johansson and Reddy reached their conclusions by using a simple, yet innovative approach.• The innovative approach cost only a small amount more, with no increase in price to the customer.• In Chapter Seven, we will discuss the innovative approach he and his colleagues followed.• It means taking an innovative approach to business.• To succeed in such an environment requires an innovative approach to business.• Grammar Dictation offers an innovative approach to the study of grammar in the language classroom.• A couple of early speeches suggested that he might marry innovative approaches with a commitment to U.S. leadership.From Longman Business Dictionaryinnovativein‧nov‧at‧ive /ˈɪnəˌveɪtɪv/ adjective1an innovative product, method, process etc is new, different, and better than those that existed beforeKodak has developed some innovative products in electronic imaging.We supply goods to customers who want innovative design.an innovative approach to problem solving2using or developing new and original ideas and methodsVW became one of the West’s most innovative auto makers. —innovatively adverbinnovatively designed and well-engineered carsin·nov·at·ive adjectiveChineseSyllable
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innovative
in‧nov‧at‧ive AC /ˈɪnəvətɪv $ ˈɪnəˌveɪtɪv/
(also innovatory) adjective1. an innovative idea or way of doing something is new, different, and better than those that existed before:
an innovative approach to language teaching
innovative schemes for recycling waste materials
2. using clever new ideas and methods:
an innovative design team
▪ new : a new sports centre | a new edition of the book | an entirely new theory of time and space
▪brand new completely new: a brand new car | The house looks brand new.
▪recent made, produced etc a short time ago: recent research into brain chemistry
▪the latest [only before noun] the most recent: Have you seen his latest film? | the latest fashions from Paris
▪modern different from earlier things of the same kind because of using new methods, equipment, or designs: modern technology | modern farming methods | a modern kitchen
▪original new and completely different from what other people have done or thought of before, especially in a way that seems interesting: The play is highly original. | His style is completely original.
▪fresh fresh ideas, evidence, or ways of doing things are new and different, and are used instead of previous ones: We need a fresh approach to the problem. | They want young people with fresh ideas. | Police think they may have found some fresh evidence that links him to the murder.
▪novel new and different in a surprising and unusual way – used especially about a suggestion, experience, or way of doing something: The club have come up with a novel way of raising cash. | The King was passionately in love, which was a novel experience for him.
▪innovative completely new and showing a lot of imagination – used especially about a design or way of doing something: an attractive website with an innovative design | They came up with an innovative approach to the problem.
▪revolutionary completely new in a way that has a very big effect – used especially about an idea, method, or invention: a revolutionary treatment for breast cancer | His theories were considered to be revolutionary at the time.
▪new-fangled [only before noun] used about something that is new and modern but which you disapprove of: My grandfather hated all this newfangled technology.
in‧nov‧at‧ive AC /ˈɪnəvətɪv $ ˈɪnəˌveɪtɪv/
(also innovatory) adjective1. an innovative idea or way of doing something is new, different, and better than those that existed before: 2. using clever new ideas and methods:
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