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Merriam-Webster's Collegiate Dictionary in·no·vate (-vat·ed ; -vat·ing) ETYMOLOGY Latin innovatus, past participle of innovare, from in- + novus new — more at new DATE 1548 transitive verb 1. to introduce as or as if new 2. archaic : to effect a change in the dictates of my father were…not to be altered, innovated, or even discussed — Sir Walter Scott intransitive verb : to make changes : do something in a new way English Etymology innovate 1548, from L. innovatus, pp. of innovare "to renew or change," from in- "into" + novus "new." Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary-牛津双解-OALD7 innovate in·nov·ate / 5inEveit / verb to introduce new things, ideas, or ways of doing sth 引入(新事物、思想或方法)；创新；改革: ▪ [V] We must constantly adapt and innovate to ensure success in a growing market. 我们必须不时地适应并创新,以确保在不断扩大的市场中取得成功。 ▪ [VN] to innovate new products 创造新产品 • in·nov·ator / 5inEveitE(r) / noun Webster's Third New International Dictionary, Unabridged in·no·vate \ˈinəˌvāt, ˈinōv-, usu -ād.+V\ verb (-ed/-ing/-s) Etymology: Latin innovatus, past participle of innovare, from in- in- (II) + novare renew, modify, from novus new — more at new transitive verb 1. : to introduce as or as if new < innovate a design > 2. archaic : to make innovations in : change intransitive verb : to introduce novelties : make changes < he is not to innovate at pleasure — B.N.Cardozo > |
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