The flashcard defines "renew" as a verb with multiple meanings: to restart an activity, to re-establish a relationship, to extend the validity of something like a license or contract, and to revitalize or replenish something. Example sentences illustrate each usage.
The flashcard defines "renew" as a verb with multiple meanings: to restart an activity, to re-establish a relationship, to extend the validity of something like a license or contract, and to revitalize or replenish something. Example sentences illustrate each usage.
[VERB 动词]重新开始；更新 If you renew an activity, you begin it again.
[V n]
[V-ed]
He renewed his attack on government policy towards Europe...
他重新开始对政府的欧洲政策进行抨击。
He believes the peace talks will be renewed soon...
他相信和平谈判不久将会重新开始。
There was renewed fighting yesterday.
昨天战斗重新打响了。
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[V-RECIP 相互动词]恢复，重新建立(关系) If you renew a relationship with someone, you start it again after you have not seen them or have not been friendly with them for some time.
[pl-n V n]
[V n with n]
When the two men met again after the war they renewed their friendship...
两个人在战争结束后再次见面时重归于好。
In December 1989 Syria renewed diplomatic relations with Egypt.
1989年12月，叙利亚和埃及重新建立了外交关系。
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[VERB 动词]延长(执照、合同等)的有效期；使续签 When you renew something such as a licence or a contract, you extend the period of time for which it is valid.
[V n]
Larry's landlord threatened not to renew his lease...
拉里的房东威胁说不跟他续租。
The job was for a fixed term and the contract is not being renewed.
这个工作有固定期限，而且合同不能续签。
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[VERB 动词]使（受到损毁或丢失后)重获新生 You can say that something is renewed when it grows again or is replaced after it has been destroyed or lost.
[be V-ed]
[V-ed]
[usu passive]
Cells are being constantly renewed.
细胞不断再生。
...a renewed interest in public transport systems.
对公交系统重新产生的兴趣
Oxford
renew/rɪˈnjuː; NAmErɪˈnuː/verb1renewsth to begin sth again after a pause or an interruption 重新开始；中止后继续SYN
resume
◆The army renewed its assault on the capital.军队重新发动对首都的攻击。◆We have to renew our efforts to attract young players.我们只好重新开始努力吸引年轻队员。◆The annual dinner is a chance to renew acquaintance with old friends.一年一度的聚餐会是与老朋友叙旧的好机会。2renewsth to make sth valid for a further period of time 使继续有效；延长…的期限◆to renew a licence/lease/subscription/contract, etc.延长执照的期限、续签租约、续订、续签合约等◆How do I go about renewing my passport?我该如何去续签护照？◆I'd like to renew these library books (= arrange to borrow them for a further period of time).我想续借这几本图书馆的书。3renewsth to emphasize sth by saying or stating it again 重申；重复强调SYN
reiterate
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repeat
◆to renew an appeal/a request/a complaint, etc.再次呼吁、请求、投诉等◆Community leaders have renewed calls for a peaceful settlement.社区领导人再次呼吁要和平解决。◆The project is to go ahead following renewed promises of aid from the UN.在得到联合国重申提供帮助的承诺以后，这个项目将着手进行。4renewsth to change sth that is old or damaged and replace it with sth new of the same kind 更新；更换◆The wiring in your house should be renewed every ten to fifteen years.你家里的电线应该每十到十五年更新一次。renewrenewsrenewedrenewingrenew/rɪˈnjuː; NAmErɪˈnuː/
1to arrange for an agreement or official document to continue for a further period of timerenew somebody’s contract/licence/membership etc I need to renew my passport this year.2 formal to begin doing something again after a period of not doing itSYN resume: Local people have renewed their efforts to save the school. Police renewed their appeal for witnesses.renew a friendship/acquaintance etc (=become friendly with someone again)3to remove something that is old or broken and put a new one in its placeSYN replace: The window frames need to be renewed.4renew a book to arrange to borrow a library book for a further period of time
WDF
renew
[rɪˈnju:]renewed, renewing, renews
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VERB4490
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Spoken:
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renewed[1777] renewing[430]
更新(89%)，重新开始(11%)
vt.使更新；续借；续费；复兴；重申
vi.更新；重新开始
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