1877, from Latin nova, fem. singular adjective of novus "new" (see new), used with stella "star" (a feminine noun in Latin) to describe a new star not previously known. Classical plural is novae.
nova 双语例句
1. The nearest safe anchorage was in Halifax, Nova Scotia.
最近的安全泊地在新斯科舍省的哈利法克斯。
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2. He set off for a nineteen-day moose hunt in Nova Scotia.
他动身前往新斯科舍参加为时19天的驼鹿捕猎活动。
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3. He had once looked into buying his own island off Nova Scotia.
他曾一度考察过在新斯科舍附近购买岛屿。
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4. Ms Nova is the proud possessor of a truly incredible voice.
诺娃女士拥有一副美妙动听的好嗓音，对此她深以为豪。
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5. Chrysler's Nova cars elicited snickers from Mexican buyers because'no va'in Spanish means'no go '.