1540s, "introduce as new," from Latin innovatus, past participle of innovare "to renew, restore; to change," from in- "into" (see in- (2)) + novus "new" (see new). Meaning "make changes in something established" is from 1590s. Related: Innovated; innovating.
雙語例句
1. We must constantly adapt and innovate to ensure success in a growing market.
我們必須不時地適應(yīng)并創(chuàng)新，以確保在不斷擴大的市場中取得成功。
來自《權(quán)威詞典》
2. We must innovate in order to make progress.
我們必須改革以便取得進步.
來自《簡明英漢詞典》
3. It is necessary to innovate and develop military theories.
創(chuàng)新和發(fā)展軍事理論.
來自漢英非文學(xué) - 十六大報告
4. They have a hunger to take responsibility, to innovate, and to initiate.
他們渴望負(fù)責(zé) 、 改革 、 開拓.
來自名作英譯部分
5. The priest was determined to innovate upon religious forms.