
好词典

源自拉丁语 'recreare',由 're-'(再次)和 'creare'(创造)组成,15世纪进入英语。
❶ 重新创造或制作某物,指通过想象或努力再次呈现原有的东西。
“The artist tried to recreate the famous painting with modern techniques.”
(这位艺术家尝试用现代技术重新创作那幅名画。)
“Scientists hope to recreate the conditions of the early universe in the lab.”
(科学家们希望在实验室中重现早期宇宙的条件。)
❶ 放松娱乐,指通过休闲活动恢复精力或享受乐趣。
“After work, they recreate by playing tennis.”
(下班后他们通过打网球来放松。)
“The resort offers many ways to recreate, including hiking and swimming.”
(这个度假村提供多种娱乐方式,包括徒步和游泳。)
recreate oneself — 指通过休息或娱乐活动恢复精力,重新振作。
“After a long week of work, she needed some time to recreate herself.”
(经过一周漫长的工作后,她需要一些时间来恢复精力。)