brand-new

/ˌbrænd ˈnjuː/ (bre, ipa) · [brˈændnˌu] /ˌbrænd ˈnuː/ (ame, ipa) · [brˈændnˌu] /ˈbran(d)-ˈnü How to pronounce brand-new (audio) -ˈnyü/ (ame, mw)

brand-new — adjective

1. made or bought only a short time ago and still showing no signs that anyone has

1.形容詞B1
釋義

made or bought only a short time ago and still showing no signs that anyone has used it

例句

Bao drove home in a brand-new car with only five miles on it.

pattern: brand-new + noun

The school opened a brand-new science room after the summer holiday.

同義詞
  • new

    the broad everyday word; it does not stress untouched first-use condition as strongly

  • unused

    focuses on the fact that no one has used it; something unused may still be old

  • fresh

    natural for food or supplies, not usually for cars, phones, or furniture

反義詞

文法句型

brand-new + noun

look/be + brand-new

用法筆記

Most often used before a noun for things people buy, install, or receive. It can also follow look or be when something still appears untouched.

常見錯誤

❌I am brand-new to this job.
✅I am new to this job.
💡brand-new describes a thing as completely new, not a person's lack of experience.