| 释义 |
in·no·va·tion
\ˌ ̷ ̷ ̷ ̷ˈvāshən\ noun
(-s)
Etymology: probably from Middle French, from Late Latin innovation-, innovatio, from Latin innovatus + -ion-, -io -ion
1. : the act or an instance of innovating : the introduction of something new
< innovation as the driving force in practical economic advance — Times Literary Supplement >
2. : something that deviates from established doctrine or practice : something that differs from existing forms : change, novelty
< the technical innovations of the agrarian revolution — S.F.Mason >
< another innovation is a new straight mile course — London Calling >
< his most important innovation … was the introduction of the seminary method of instruction for advanced students — C.F.Smith >
3.
a. : a shoot that arises at or near the apex of the stem of a moss plant usually after the reproductive organs have completed their development
b. : the formation of such a shoot
4. Scots law : an exchange of one obligation for another, the obligor and obligee remaining the same |