mid-14c., "probationer in a religious order," from Old French novice "beginner" (12c.), from Medieval Latin novicius, noun use of Latin novicius "newly imported, newly arrived, inexperienced" (of slaves), from novus "new" (see new). Meaning "inexperienced person" is attested from early 15c.
双语例句
1. I'm a novice at these things, Lieutenant. You're the professional.
中尉，做这些事情我是新手，你是行家。
来自柯林斯例句
2. I'm a complete novice at skiing.
滑雪我完全是个新手。
来自《权威词典》
3. He's still a novice as far as film acting is concerned.
就电影表演而言他仍是新手.
来自《简明英汉词典》
4. As a novice writer, this is something I'm interested in.
作为初涉写作的人，我对此很感兴趣。
来自辞典例句
5. As a novice writer, this is something I'm interested in.
