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单词 novel
释义
noun | adjective
novelnovel1 /ˈnɑvəl/ ●●● W2 noun [countable] Etymology
ETYMOLOGYnovel1
Origin: 1500-1600 Italian novella, from storia novella new story
Collocations
COLLOCATIONSverbs
 Have you read Suzanne Collins’ latest novel?
 She writes historical novels.
 It took her seven years to complete her first novel.
 His first novel was published in 2005.
 The film is based on a novel by Robert Harris.
(also a novel takes place) (=the events in it happen in a particular place) Many of her novels are set in Egypt.
adjectives/nouns + novel
 She wanted to write a great novel.
(=one that a lot of people buy) She is the author of several best-selling novels.
 It’s an impressive debut novel.
(=one that tries to achieve something difficult but good) Johnson’s latest novel is his most ambitious so far, with a narrative that shifts between many different points of view.
(also somebody’s most recent novel) His latest novel takes place in Texas.
(=one that many people enjoy) Follett became a writer of popular novels.
 We will be discussing the classic novel “Brave New World,” by Aldous Huxley.
(=intended for serious educated readers) Her brilliant literary novels have won many awards.
(=one that uses pictures as well as words to tell the story) The graphic novel was made into a movie.
 He was as handsome as the hero of a romance novel.
(=one about a time in the past) Graves wrote historical novels set in ancient Rome.
 Too many students only read contemporary novels.
 His crime novels are very suspenseful.
(=one that is based on events in the writer’s life) “Dandelion Wine” by Ray Bradbury, is an autobiographical novel about the author’s childhood.
 They have written a play based on Charles Dickens’ unfinished novel, “The Mystery of Edwin Drood.”
Thesaurus
THESAURUSprinted pages
a set of printed pages that are held together in a cover so that you can read them:  Have you read this book? It’s a pretty good book.
an electronic book you read on a computer, that is not printed on paper:  I downloaded two new e-books last night.
books about imaginary people, stories, or events:  She reads a lot of romantic fiction.
a book that tells a story about imaginary events:  The novel is a mystery set in modern Saudi Arabia.
a popular book that many people buy:  She is a successful author who has written over 10 bestsellers.
fiction that people think is important:  “The Great Gatsby” is considered one of the great works of American literature.
books which describe real people, things, or events:  I prefer to read nonfiction, like history books and biographies.
a book about a real person’s life, written by another person:  Have you read the biography of Steve Jobs?
a book about someone’s life, written by that person himself or herself:  He finished writing his autobiography just before he died at age 80.
a book such as a dictionary or encyclopedia that you look in to find specific information:  The library has some good reference books if you can’t find the information online.
a book that is used in the classroom:  Our biology textbook has a lot of interesting pictures and charts.
formal a book, magazine, or newspaper:  He has written articles for several scientific publications.
 eng. lang. arts a long book in which the story and characters are usually imaginary: novel by I’m reading a novel by John Irving.novel about He wrote a best-selling novel about a soldier in Iraq.► see thesaurus at book1 [Origin: 1500–1600 Italian novella, from storia novella new story]COLLOCATIONSverbsread a novel Have you read Suzanne Collins’ latest novel?write a novel She writes historical novels.finish/complete a novel It took her seven years to complete her first novel.publish a novel His first novel was published in 2005.be based on a novel The film is based on a novel by Robert Harris.a novel is set (also a novel takes place) (=the events in it happen in a particular place) Many of her novels are set in Egypt.adjectives/nouns + novela great/good novel She wanted to write a great novel.a best-selling novel (=one that a lot of people buy) She is the author of several best-selling novels.somebody’s first/debut novel It’s an impressive debut novel.an ambitious novel (=one that tries to achieve something difficult but good) Johnson’s latest novel is his most ambitious so far, with a narrative that shifts between many different points of view.somebody’s latest novel (also somebody’s most recent novel) His latest novel takes place in Texas.a popular novel (=one that many people enjoy) Follett became a writer of popular novels.a classic novel We will be discussing the classic novel “Brave New World,” by Aldous Huxley.a literary novel (=intended for serious educated readers) Her brilliant literary novels have won many awards.a graphic novel (=one that uses pictures as well as words to tell the story) The graphic novel was made into a movie.a romance/romantic novel He was as handsome as the hero of a romance novel.a historical novel (=one about a time in the past) Graves wrote historical novels set in ancient Rome.a modern/contemporary novel Too many students only read contemporary novels.a detective/crime/mystery/suspense novel His crime novels are very suspenseful.an autobiographical novel (=one that is based on events in the writer’s life) “Dandelion Wine” by Ray Bradbury, is an autobiographical novel about the author’s childhood.an unfinished novel They have written a play based on Charles Dickens’ unfinished novel, “The Mystery of Edwin Drood.”
noun | adjective
novelnovel2 ●●○ adjective Etymology
ETYMOLOGYnovel2
Origin: 1400-1500 Old French new, from Latin novellus, from novus new
Collocations
COLLOCATIONS
 a novel approach to the problem
Thesaurus
THESAURUSrecently made
recently made, built, invented, written, etc.:  Can the new drugs help her? Have you tried that new restaurant on Fourth Street?
made or done a short time ago:  Recent research has shown that the drug is effective.
(also brand-new) new and never used before. Used especially about something you have just bought:  He was driving a brand-new car.
completely new and different from anything that has been done or thought of before:  The artist’s paintings are completely original.
fresh ideas or ways of doing something are new, different, and interesting:  We need a fresh approach to this problem.
used about a film, book, fashion, etc. that is the newest one:  Have you read his latest novel?
new and unusual:  The mayor has proposed a novel solution to the problem of gang violence.
using new ideas that have not been tried before:  The students came up with some innovative ideas for recycling household waste.
completely changing the way things have been done in a way that is good:  A revolutionary new treatment for cancer could save many lives.
a newfound ability or feeling is new and often leads to changes. Used especially in writing:  Teenagers love the newfound freedom that comes with learning to drive.
 new, different, and unusual: novel idea/approach/method etc. a novel approach to the problem► see thesaurus at new
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