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recreate

UK //ˌriːkriˈeɪt//US //ˌriːkriˈeɪt//

词源

源自拉丁语 'recreare',由 're-'(再次)和 'creare'(创造)组成,15世纪进入英语。

verb

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。)

同义词:remake, reproduce, revive, relax, entertain

常见短语

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。)