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renew

UK /rɪˈnjuː/US /rɪˈnuː/

词源

源自中古英语 renewen,由 re-(再次)和 new(新的)组成,字面意思为'使重新变新'。

verb

❶ 延长某事物的有效期,使其继续有效。常用于合同、会员资格、执照等需要定期更新的场景。

“I need to renew my passport before traveling abroad.”

(出国旅行前我需要更新护照。)

“She renewed her gym membership for another year.”

(她续签了一年的健身房会员资格。)

❶ 重新开始或恢复某种状态、活动或关系。强调中断后的再次激活或重建。

“After the vacation, they renewed their efforts to finish the project.”

(假期过后,他们重新投入精力完成项目。)

“The rain renewed the freshness of the air in the city.”

(雨水使城市的空气恢复了清新。)

同义词:extend, restore, revive, resume, replenish

常见短语

renew one's strength — 恢复体力或精力,通常指通过休息或放松后重新获得能量。

“After a good night's sleep, she renewed her strength for the competition.”

(经过一夜好眠,她为比赛恢复了体力。)

renew a lease — 续签租赁合同,指延长房屋、设备等租赁物的使用期限。

“We decided to renew the lease on our apartment for two more years.”

(我们决定将公寓租约再续两年。)