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repaired

UK //rɪˈpeəd//US //rɪˈperd//

词源

源自中古英语 'repairen',来自古法语 'reparer',最终源自拉丁语 'reparare'(re- 重新 + parare 准备)。

verb

❶ 指将损坏或破损的物品修复到正常可用状态,常用于描述修理机器、家具或建筑等具体物件。

“He repaired the broken bicycle chain by himself.”

(他自己修好了断裂的自行车链条。)

“The mechanic repaired my car's engine in just two hours.”

(机械师仅用两小时就修好了我的汽车发动机。)

❶ 表示弥补或纠正某种状况或关系,常用于抽象事物的修复如名誉、关系等。

“The company took steps to repair its damaged reputation.”

(公司采取措施修复其受损的声誉。)

“They went to counseling to repair their marriage.”

(他们去接受咨询以修复他们的婚姻。)

同义词:fixed, mended, restored, renovated, patched up

常见短语

repaired to — 正式用语,表示前往某地,尤其指很多人一起去某个地方。

“After dinner, the guests repaired to the drawing room for coffee.”

(晚餐后,客人们前往客厅喝咖啡。)