新东方-柯林斯雅思备考词典

renew

英  [rɪˈnjuː]
    
美  [-ˈnuː]

[VERB]

    VERB. 动词
  • renews , renewing , renewed

    1[T 及物动词] 重新开始

    If you renew an activity, you begin it again.

    双语例句

    例:

    He renewed his attack on government policy towards Europe.

    他重新开始抨击政府的欧洲政策。

    2[RECIP 相互动词] 恢复(关系)

    If you renew a relationship with someone, you start it again after you have not seen them or have not been friendly with them for some time.

    近义词

    resume

    双语例句

    例:

    When the two men met again after the war they renewed their friendship.

    当这两个男人战后重逢时,他们重归于好了。

    3[T 及物动词] 延长(执照或合同的)有效期

    When you renew something such as a licence or a contract, you extend the period of time for which it is valid.

    双语例句

    例:

    Larry's landlord threatened not to renew his lease.

    拉里的房东威胁说不再让他续租。

    4[T 及物动词] 获得新生 , (遭毁坏或损失后)再生

    You can say that something is renewed when it grows again or is replaced after it has been destroyed or lost.

    双语例句

    例:

    Nature's repair process is slow and steady, with cells being constantly renewed.

    自然的修复过程缓慢而稳定,在此过程中细胞不断再生。

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