novel

• 形容事物新颖、原创或不寻常，常带有令人感兴趣或别具一格的意味。

Describes something that is new, original, or unusual in an interesting way.

1. New and originalB2formal

   Something that is new, original, and not like anything seen before.

   新颖独特的

   • The scientist proposed a novel approach to solving the problem.
   • Her novel idea won the innovation award.
   • The company introduced a novel product to the market.

   同义词creativedifferentfreshinnovativeneworiginaluniqueunprecedentedunusual

   反义词banalcommonconventionalfamiliarhackneyedordinarytraditionaltriteunoriginalusual

• 指一种较长的散文体虚构叙事文学作品，通常描写人物和情节，以书籍形式出版。

A noun referring to a long written story, usually about imaginary characters and events, that is published as a book.

1. Long fictional narrativeA2formal

   A long written story about imaginary characters and events, typically published as a book.

   小说

   • She is reading a historical novel set in the 19th century.
   • His first novel became a bestseller worldwide.
   • The novel explores themes of love and loss.

   同义词bookfictionnarrativeromancestorytale

2. Literary genreB1formal

   A specific type or category of long fictional prose.

   文学体裁

   • Detective novels are very popular among readers.
   • She prefers romance novels over science fiction.
   • The author is known for writing psychological novels.