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Longman Dictionary of Contemporary English 5++朗文当代英语 5++LDOCE 5++朗文 5++o·rig·i·nal·i·ty /əˌrɪdʒəˈnæləti/ noun [uncountable]  NEWwhen something is completely new and different from anything that anyone has thought of before 独创性;创见;创造力;新颖originality of I was impressed by the originality of the plan. 我对这个计划的新意印象深刻。 Her earlier work shows a lot of originality. 她的早期作品显示出丰富的独创性。 A lot of his designs lack originality. 他的很多设计都缺乏创意。 a young writer of great originality 一位极富创意的年轻作家nCOLLOCATIONSverbshave originalityThis book does not have the originality and power of his first novel.show originalityHis research shows originality and sustained effort.lack originalityThe music lacks originality, but is fun and well-played.adjectivesgreat originalityHis work showed great originality.startling originality (=used about something so new and different that it surprises you)We were amazed by the startling originality of his thinking.striking originality (=used about something so new and different that it makes you notice it)Any visitor will admire the striking originality of the building's architecture.sheer originality (=when something is very original)the sheer originality of his writing stylephrasesa spark of originality (=a small amount of originality)The show at least has a spark of originality, something that most TV programs seem to lack.
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originalityFor Public Relations there must be two elements in the package, creativity and originality.John Peel has encouraged hundreds of musicians on his programmes with his attitude that puts creativity and originality above musicianship.She was a writer of astonishing imagination and originality.So let the Review Board eat its words, when I win the annual all-industry award for originality.I don't claim any great originality or depth, but it is the best I can do at the moment.Recipes will be judged on originality and compatibility with the wine by a panel of chefs and Bay Area food mavens.Joseph's view of kingship had no particular originality.Nothing reveals the originality and spirit of a people better than this astonishing symbiosis.great originalityI don't claim any great originality or depth, but it is the best I can do at the moment.
o·rig·i·nal·i·ty nounn COLLOCATIONS1LDOCE OnlineChineseSyllable
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originality
originality /əˌrɪdʒəˈnæləti, əˌrɪdʒɪˈnæləti/ noun [uncountable]
 Word Family: noun: origin, original, originality, originator; verb: originate; adverb: originally; adjective: originalUNORIGINAL
when something is completely new and different from anything that anyone has thought of before
    originality of
    I was impressed by the originality of the plan.
    Her earlier work shows a lot of originality.
    A lot of his designs lack originality.
    a young writer of great originality
     
COLLOCATIONS
■ verbs
    have originality This book does not have the originality and power of his first novel.
    show originality His research shows originality and sustained effort.
    lack originality The music lacks originality, but is fun and well-played.
■ adjectives
    great originality His work showed great originality.
    startling originality (=used about something so new and different that it surprises you) We were amazed by the startling originality of his thinking.
    striking originality (=used about something so new and different that it makes you notice it) Any visitor will admire the striking originality of the building's architecture.
    sheer originality (=when something is very original) the sheer originality of his writing style
■ phrases
    a spark of originality (=a small amount of originality) The show at least has a spark of originality, something that most TV programs seem to lack.


ori·gin·al·ityBrE /əˌrɪdʒəˈnæləti/ 🔊NAmE /əˌrɪdʒəˈnæləti/ 🔊 noun [uncountable] the quality of being new and interesting in a way that is different from anything that has existed before 独创性;创意;独特构思This latest collection lacks style and originality. 这本最新选集既无风格,又无创意。🔊🔊