innovation

n.(新事物、思想或方法的)创造; 创新; 改革; 新思想; 新方法

复数：innovations

牛津词典

noun

（新事物、思想或方法的）创造；创新；改革the introduction of new things, ideas or ways of doing sth

an age of technological innovation技术革新的时代

新思想；新方法a new idea, way of doing sth, etc. that has been introduced or discovered

recent innovations in steel-making technology新近的炼钢技术革新

柯林斯词典

N-COUNT 新事物;新方法An innovation is a new thing or a new method of doing something.The vegetarian burger was an innovation which was rapidly exported to Britain.素食汉堡是一种迅速传到了英国的新开发食品。

...the transformation wrought by the technological innovations of the industrial age.由工业时代的新技术方法促成的变化

N-UNCOUNT 革新;创新;改革Innovation is the introduction of new ideas, methods, or things.We must promote originality and encourage innovation.我们必须提倡创意,鼓励革新。

双语例句

Underpinning this success has been an exemplary record of innovation. 具有典范性的创新确保了这次成功。

To grow the business, he needs to develop management expertise and innovation across his team. 为了拓展业务，他需要提高整个团队的管理技能和创新能力。

The vegetarian burger was an innovation which was rapidly exported to Britain. 素食汉堡是一种迅速传到了英国的新开发食品。

We must promote originality and encourage innovation. 我们必须提倡创意，鼓励革新。

His greatest innovation was the use of interchangeable parts 他最大的革新在于使用了可互换的零件。

Lawyers said today's ruling would lead to higher prices and would suppress innovation of new products. 律师们称今天的裁决将会抬升价格，并抑制新产品的创新。

They have made great efforts in technical innovation and every one of them has shown his own art and skill just like the eight immortals soaring over the ocean. 他们大搞技术革新，真是八仙过海，各显神通。

This technical innovation will save us much time and labour. 这项技术革新可以为我们节省大量的时间和劳力。

Our discussion today will centre on technical innovation.; We'll focus our discussion today on technical innovation. 今天重点讨论技术革新问题。

To go in for technical innovation, one must have the fearless spirit of a pathbreaker. 搞技术革新就要有一股不怕困难的闯劲。

There are all sorts of possibilities for technical innovation. 技术革新的门路很多。

This technical innovation is instrumental in improving the qualities of our products. 这项技术革新有助于改善我们的产品质量。

This new implement is a product of the drive for technical innovation. 这种新工具正是技术革新运动的产儿。

He's already finished with that item of innovation and is now flying at higher game, the automation of the whole production line. 他完成了那项革新项目之后，又向更高目标努力，正在搞整个生产线的自动化。

We must encourage innovation if the company is to remain competitive. 如果公司要具有竞争力，我们必须鼓励创新。

He commenced on a technical innovation two years ago but has made no progress so far. 两年前他着手进行一项技术革新，但迄今尚无任何进展。

Everyone offered suggestions for technical innovation. 在技术革新中人人献计献策。

His talent manifested itself through his technical innovation. 他的才智在技术革新中显露出来。

Great innovation showing the wisdom of the Chinese nation 展现中华民族智慧的伟大创造

The innovation raised ( or increased) efficiency fivefold. 这项革新使工作效率提高五倍。

Innovation and the education system. 创新和教育体系。

We have boosted support for science and technology including by encouraging companies to carry out technological upgrading and innovation. 我们加大了对科学技术的支持力度，鼓励企业开展技术升级和创新。

Constant improvement and innovation. 不断地改善和创新。

With this innovation comes agility. 有了这种创新，敏捷性也就水到渠成。

A research and development company thrives on innovation. 研究和开发公司的繁荣需要依赖创新来实现。

Lotus Notes and Domino V8 also offer new ways of working that take advantage of technology and innovation. LotusNotes和DominoV8还提供了利用技术和改进的新工作方式。

We will support development of small and medium-sized enterprises and technological innovation. 支持中小企业发展和技术创新。

A: This international financial crisis has reflected the absence of regulation in financial innovation. 答：这场国际金融危机反映了对金融创新缺乏监管。

For this purpose, China will encourage innovation to accelerate the process of commercialization, industrialization and internationalization. 为此，中国将鼓励创新，加快商业化、工业化和国家化的进程。

The lack of trust hinders innovation and long-term collaboration. 信任的缺失阻碍了创新和长期的合作。

同义词辨析

innovationdeparturerevolution【导航词义：变革】

innovation n. 革新，创新

〔辨析〕指新观念、新方法、新事物等的引进。

〔例证〕Technical innovation plays an important role in increasing production.技术革新在增产方面起着重要作用。We should encourage innovation in teaching.我们应该鼓励教学创新。

departure n. 背离，改变

〔辨析〕指对传统、惯例或人们所期望的方式的改变。

〔例证〕The choice of colour represents a departure from his usual style.颜色的选择摆脱了他一贯的风格。The novel he is writing now is a significant departure from his previous work.他现在写的小说与以前的作品大相径庭。Don't you think this would be a significant departure from the old system?难道你不认为这对旧有制度来说将是重大的改革吗？

revolution n. 大变革

〔辨析〕指思想、工作方式等发生的巨大变化。

〔例证〕The experts mainly discussed the revolution in education in the last decade.专家们主要讨论了过去10年间教育发生的巨大变化。What is the most significant impact of the Industrial Revolution?工业革命最显著的影响是什么？This invention signified an important revolution in the computer industry.这项发明标志着计算机领域的重大变革。This is the biggest scientific revolution they have ever had.这是他们所经历过的最大的科学变革。

英英释义

noun

the act of starting something for the first time

she looked forward to her initiation as an adult

the foundation of a new scientific society

Synonym:initiationfoundingfoundationinstitutionoriginationcreationintroductioninstauration

a creation (a new device or process) resulting from study and experimentation

Synonym:invention

the creation of something in the mind

Synonym:inventionexcogitationconceptiondesign