renew /rɪˈnuː/ Brit /rɪˈnjuː/ verb renews; renewed; renewing
/rɪˈnuː/ Brit /rɪˈnjuː/
verb
renews; renewed; renewing
Learner's definition of RENEW
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: to make (something) new, fresh, or strong again使获得新生；使更新；使振奋 -
When you sleep, your body has a chance to renew itself.睡觉时人体会自我恢复。
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This discussion has renewed my hope of finding a solution to the problem.这次讨论让我重新获得了找到问题解决方案的希望。
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At the start of each school year, we renew our commitment to helping students succeed.每个学年初，我们都再次承诺要帮助学生成功。
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: to make (a promise, vow, etc.) again重申，重复强调（诺言、誓言等） 3
: to begin (something) again especially with more force or enthusiasm（尤指更有魄力或更为热情地）重新开始 -
They have renewed their efforts to find a peaceful solution.他们重新开始努力寻找和平的解决方式。
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The incident has renewed hostilities between the groups.这一事件重新引发了两个群体之间的敌意。
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We hope to renew [=(more commonly) resume] negotiations soon.我们希望尽快重启谈判。
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They recently renewed their acquaintance/friendship after more than 10 years apart.分开了十多年之后，他们最近又重修旧好了。
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If you haven't listened to this music since the 1960s, it's time to renew your acquaintance with these songs.如果你从20世纪60年代以来就没听过这种音乐，现在是该重温这些歌曲的时候了。
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: to put in a fresh supply of (something) : replace更换；把…换新 5
: to cause (something) to continue to be effective or valid for an additional period of time使继续有效；延长…的期限 -
The landlord agreed to renew our lease for another year.房东同意让我们续租一年。
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You can renew your driver's license online.你可以在网上延长驾照的有效期。
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He forgot to renew his passport and now it's expired.他忘了续签护照，结果现在过期了。
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You should renew your magazine subscription before it runs out.你应该在杂志到期前续订。
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She renewed the library book. [=she had the library extend the period of time that she can borrow the book]她续借了图书馆的书。
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She wrote with renewed [=fresh] enthusiasm after meeting with her editor.与编辑面谈后，她以全新的热情投入了写作。
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We felt renewed [=restored, revived] after a good night's sleep.好好睡了一夜后，我们恢复了精力。
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There was more violence in spite of renewed efforts to make peace.尽管人们一再努力争取和平，暴力事件却更加多了。
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We have a renewed sense of pride in our town.我们又一次为我们的镇子感到自豪。
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High fuel prices have led to renewed interest in electric cars.高油价让人们重新对电动汽车产生了兴趣。