单词 | renew |
释义 | renew v 1 [Tn] replace (sth) with sth new of the same kind 将(某物)换成新的; 更新(某物) renew worn tyres, bearings, brake-blocks, etc 更换磨损的轮胎、 轴承、 闸瓦等 renew the water in the goldfish bowl 给金鱼缸换水 renew (ie replenish) one´s stock of coal 补充煤的储存量 The light bulb needs renewing. 灯泡该换新的了. 2 [Tn esp passive 尤用於被动语态] (fig 比喻) put new life and vigour into (sb/sth); restore 赋予(某人[某事物])新的生命和活力; 使复元 work with renewed enthusiasm 以新的热情工作 The brandy renewed his strength/energy. 他喝了白兰地後就又恢复了体力. After praying, I felt spiritually renewed. 我祷告之後觉得精神焕然一新. Her kindness made him regard her with renewed affection. 她十分体贴, 使他对她重生情愫. 3 (a) [Tn] take up or begin (sth) again, eg after a break or pause; resume 重新做或开始(某事物)(如中断或休止之後); 恢复 renew an attack 重新发起进攻 We renewed our journey the next day. 次日我们继续旅行. renewed outbreaks of terrorist violence 恐怖分子的暴行又卷土重来 renew one´s efforts/attempts to break a record 为破纪录而再接再厉. (b) [Tn, Tn.pr] ~ sth (with sb/sth) make or form sth again; re-establish sth 重新缔造或重又形成某事物; 重建 renew a friendship, relationship, acquaintance, etc 重新建立友谊、 关系等 The pilot renewed contact with the control tower. 飞行员同指挥塔恢复了联系. (c) [Tn] say or state (sth) again; reaffirm 再说或重述(某事物); 重申 renew a request, complaint, criticism, protest 再次提出要求、 申诉、 批评、 抗议 We renewed our marriage vows. 我们又一次重复了我们的婚誓. I renewed my offer of help. 我重申愿给予帮助. 4 [Tn] arrange for (sth) to be valid without a break; extend 使(某事物)延期, 续期, 延长, 延伸 renew a passport, permit, lease, contract 延长护照、 许可证、 租约、 合同的期限 renew one´s subscription to a journal, membership of a club, etc 续订一份刊物、 办理俱乐部会员的延期手续 renew one´s library books (ie extend the period during which one can borrow them) for another week 把图书馆的书续借一周. |
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