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.
实用例句
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。来自柯林斯例句
2. He set off for a nineteen-day moose hunt in Nova Scotia.
他动身前往新斯科舍参加为时19天的驼鹿捕猎活动。来自柯林斯例句
3. He had once looked into buying his own island off Nova Scotia.
他曾一度考察过在新斯科舍附近购买岛屿。来自柯林斯例句
4. Ms Nova is the proud possessor of a truly incredible voice.
诺娃女士拥有一副美妙动听的好嗓音，对此她深以为豪。来自柯林斯例句
5. Chrysler's Nova cars elicited snickers from Mexican buyers because'no va'in Spanish means'no go '.
