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Merriam-Webster's Collegiate Dictionary ren·o·vate
\\ˈre-nə-ˌvāt\\ transitive verb
(-vat·ed ; -vat·ing) ETYMOLOGY Latin renovatus, past participle of renovare, from re- + novare to make new, from novus new — more at new DATE circa 1522 1. to restore to a former better state (as by cleaning, repairing, or rebuilding)2. to restore to life, vigor, or activity : revive
the church was renovated by a new ecumenical spiritSynonyms: see renew
• ren·o·va·tion \\ˌre-nə-ˈvā-shən\\ noun
• ren·o·va·tive \\ˈre-nə-ˌvā-tiv\\ adjective
• ren·o·va·tor \\-ˌvā-tər\\ noun renovate
1520s; see renovation. Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary-牛津双解-OALD7 renovate
reno·vate / 5renEveit / verb [VN]
to repair and paint an old building, a piece of furniture, etc. so that it is in good condition again
修复；翻新；重新粉刷
• reno·va·tion / 7renE5veiFn / noun [U, C, usually pl.] :
buildings in need of renovation
需要重新装修的大楼
There will be extensive renovations to the hospital.
这所医院将进行大规模的翻修。 Oxford Collocations Dictionary for Students of English Oxford Collocations dictionary for students of Englishrenovate
verb ADV. extensively, substantially | completely The hotel has been completely renovated. PHRASES newly/recently renovated the newly renovated church Webster's Third New International Dictionary, Unabridged ren·o·vate
\ˈrenəˌvāt, usu -ād.+V\ verb
( -ed/-ing/-s) Etymology: Latin renovatus, past participle of renovare to renovate, from re- + novare to make new, from novus new — more at new transitive verb1. : to restore to life, vigor, or activity : revive , regenerate 2. : to restore to a former state (as of freshness, soundness, purity, or newness of appearance) : make over : renew
< renovate a house >3.
a. : to prune (old shrubs or trees) so that the old wood is subsequently replaced by new growth
b. : to invigorate (old lawns, fields, or pastures) by fertilization or cultivation intransitive verb : to become renewed : revive
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