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.
雙語例句
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。
來自柯林斯例句
2. He set off for a nineteen-day moose hunt in Nova Scotia.
他動身前往新斯科舍參加為時19天的駝鹿捕獵活動。
來自柯林斯例句
3. He had once looked into buying his own island off Nova Scotia.
他曾一度考察過在新斯科舍附近購買島嶼。
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4. Ms Nova is the proud possessor of a truly incredible voice.
諾娃女士擁有一副美妙動聽的好嗓音，對此她深以為豪。
來自柯林斯例句
5. Chrysler's Nova cars elicited snickers from Mexican buyers because'no va'in Spanish means'no go '.