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.
实用例句
1. We must constantly adapt and innovate to ensure success in a growing market.
我们必须不时地适应并创新，以确保在不断扩大的市场中取得成功。来自《权威词典》
2. We must innovate in order to make progress.
我们必须改革以便取得进步.来自《简明英汉词典》
3. It is necessary to innovate and develop military theories.
创新和发展军事理论.来自汉英非文学 - 十六大报告
4. They have a hunger to take responsibility, to innovate, and to initiate.
他们渴望负责 、 改革 、 开拓.来自名作英译部分
5. The priest was determined to innovate upon religious forms.
