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    newfangled

    Longman Dictionary of Contemporary English 5++朗文当代英语 5++LDOCE 5++朗文 5++new·fan·gled /ˌnjuːˈfæŋɡəld◂ $ ˌnuː-/ adjective [only before noun]  INVENTrecently designed or produced – usually used to show disapproval or distrust 新设计的；新生产的；新奇的〔一般含贬义或表示不信任〕 newfangled ideas about children’s education 关于儿童教育的新奇想法► see thesaurus at modern
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    newfangled• As word spread about the newfangled invention and more people saw it in action, the guillotine became a public craze.• The regional companies rely on customer service rather than on marketing newfangled products.    Origin newfangled (1400-1500) newfangle “newfangled” ((14-16 centuries)), from new + Old English fangen “seized”
    new·fan·gled adjectiveChineseSyllable
    recently – Corpus or used designed usually produced


    newfangled
    new‧fan‧gled /ˌnjuːˈfæŋɡəld◂ $ ˌnuː-/ adjective [only before noun]
     Date: 1400-1500
     Origin: newfangle 'newfangled' (14-16 centuries), from new + Old English fangen 'seized'
    recently designed or produced – usually used to show disapproval or distrust:
        newfangled ideas about children’s education
         
    THESAURUS
       ▪ modern something that is modern uses the most recent designs or methods: The house looks very modern. | the city’s modern public transportation system
       ▪ the latest [only before noun] the newest that is available: The camera uses the latest digital technology. | the very latest mobile phones | the latest news
       ▪ up-to-date using the most modern technology, ideas, information etc: The hospital has the most up-to-date equipment in the country.
       ▪ newfangled [only before noun] informal modern – used when you disapprove of something and do not think it as good as the things that existed before: He doesn’t believe in these new-fangled gadgets.
       ▪ high-tech, hi-tech using very advanced technology, especially electronic equipment and computers: Modern tractors are full of high-tech equipment, including GPS systems. | It’s all very hi-tech.
       ▪ state-of-the-art using the newest and most advanced features, ideas, and materials that are available: state-of-the-art technology | a state-of-the-art home entertainment system | The brand new arts centre is state-of-the-art.


    new·fan·gledBrE /ˌnjuːˈfæŋɡld/ 🔊NAmE /ˌnuːˈfæŋɡld/ 🔊 adjective [usually before noun] (disapproving) used to describe sth that has recently been invented or introduced, but that you do not like because it is not what you are used to, or is too complicated 新奇怪异的；时髦复杂的