Language Point 39

The new will combine with the old in novel and potentially fascinating ways. (Para. 16)
Meaning: The new will combine with the old in new and possibly interesting ways.
"Novel" in this sentence is an adjective, meaning "new".
Flying gives people a novel feeling.
飞行给人们一种新奇的感觉。
The subject of the film I saw last night was certainly not novel; there have been at least five films in the last year with the same idea.
昨天晚上看到的电影主题并不新颖；在去年至少有5部片子都是这个主题。