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.
雙語例句
1. The news will come as a great relief to the French authorities.
這個消息會讓法國當局大大松一口氣。
來自柯林斯例句
2. I use the short-wave radio to get the latest war news.
我用短波收音機收聽最新的戰事新聞。
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3. News of 160 redundancies had sent tremors through the community.
將會裁員160人的消息在該團體中掀起了一陣騷動。
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4. There is good news of a kind for the Prime Minister.
對總理來說也算是有個好消息。
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5. Bishop Daly said he was devastated by news of the Cardinal's death.