late 14c., "new things," plural of new (n.) "new thing," from new (adj.); after French nouvelles, used in Bible translations to render Medieval Latin nova (neuter plural) "news," literally "new things." Sometimes still regarded as plural, 17c.-19c. Meaning "tidings" is early 15c. Meaning "radio or television program presenting current events" is from 1923. Bad news "unpleasant person or situation" is from 1926. Expression no news, good news can be traced to 1640s. Expression news to me is from 1889.
The News in the Virginia city Newport News is said to derive from the name of one of its founders, William Newce.
news (v.)
"to tell as news," 1640s, from news (n.). Related: Newsed; newsing.
双语例句
1. The news will come as a great relief to the French authorities.
这个消息会让法国当局大大松一口气。
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2. I use the short-wave radio to get the latest war news.
我用短波收音机收听最新的战事新闻。
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3. News of 160 redundancies had sent tremors through the community.
将会裁员160人的消息在该团体中掀起了一阵骚动。
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4. There is good news of a kind for the Prime Minister.
对总理来说也算是有个好消息。
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5. Bishop Daly said he was devastated by news of the Cardinal's death.
