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refresher

UK //rɪˈfreʃ.ər//US //rɪˈfreʃ.ɚ//

词源

源自动词 'refresh'(恢复,更新)加后缀 '-er',表示执行动作的人或物。最早记录于16世纪。

noun

❶ 指用于复习或更新知识的课程或活动,帮助人们重新熟悉已学过的内容。

“I took a refresher course in first aid last month.”

(我上个月参加了一个急救复习课程。)

“The company provides refresher training for all employees annually.”

(公司每年为所有员工提供复习培训。)

❶ 指让人恢复精神或活力的东西,如饮料或休息。

“A cold drink can be a great refresher on a hot day.”

(在炎热的天气里,一杯冷饮可以让人精神焕发。)

“He took a short nap as a quick refresher.”

(他小睡了一会儿,快速恢复了精力。)

同义词:review, brush-up, renewal, revival, rejuvenation

常见短语

refresher course — 指为复习或更新知识而设计的短期课程,常用于职业培训或技能提升。

“Doctors are required to complete a refresher course every two years.”

(医生每两年需要完成一次复习课程。)