renew

英 [rɪˈnjuː]

美 [rɪˈnuː]

v.  重新开始; 中止后继续; 使继续有效; 延长…的期限; 重申; 重复强调

过去式：renewed　过去分词：renewed　现在分词：renewing　第三人称单数：renews　

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牛津词典

verb

• 重新开始；中止后继续
  to begin sth again after a pause or an interruption
  1. The army renewed its assault on the capital.
     军队重新发动对首都的攻击。
  2. 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。
  3. 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。
• 使继续有效；延长…的期限
  to make sth valid for a further period of time
  1. 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
  2. How do I go about renewing my passport?
     我该如何去续签护照？
  3. 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。
• 重申；重复强调
  to emphasize sth by saying or stating it again
  1. to renew an appeal/a request/a complaint, etc.
     再次呼吁、请求、投诉等
  2. Community leaders have renewed calls for a peaceful settlement.
     社区领导人再次呼吁要和平解决。
  3. 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。
• 更新；更换
  to change sth that is old or damaged and replace it with sth new of the same kind
  1. 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。

柯林斯词典

• VERB 重新开始;更新
  If yourenewan activity, you begin it again.
  1. 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。
  2. He believes the peace talks will be renewed soon...
     他相信和平谈判不久将会重新开始。
  3. There was renewed fighting yesterday.
     昨天战斗重新打响了。
• V-RECIP 恢复，重新建立(关系)
  If yourenewa relationshipwithsomeone, you start it again after you have not seen them or have not been friendly with them for some time.
  1. 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。
  2. 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。
• VERB 延长(执照、合同等)的有效期;使续签
  When yourenewsomething such as a licence or a contract, you extend the period of time for which it is valid.
  1. Larry's landlord threatened not to renew his lease...
     拉里的房东威胁说不跟他续租。
  2. 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。
• VERB 使（受到损毁或丢失后)重获新生
  You can say that somethingis renewedwhen it grows again or is replaced after it has been destroyed or lost.
  1. Cells are being constantly renewed.
     细胞不断再生。
  2. ...a renewed interest in public transport systems.
     对公交系统重新产生的兴趣

英英释义

verb

• cause to appear in a new form
  1. the old product was reincarnated to appeal to a younger market
  Synonym:reincarnate
• reestablish on a new, usually improved, basis or make new or like new
  1. We renewed our friendship after a hiatus of twenty years
  2. They renewed their membership
  Synonym:regenerate

双语例句

• People need to continually renew their ideas.
  人的思想和观念需要不断更新。
• Indeed, we must take this opportunity to renew our resolve and redouble our efforts.
  事实上，我们必须借此机会重申我们的决心，加倍努力。
• 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。
• Larry's landlord threatened not to renew his lease
  拉里的房东威胁说不跟他续租。
• We went to renew our monthly season ticket.
  我们去换月票。
• Cells divide and renew as part of the human growth process.
  细胞不断地分裂更新，这是人体发育过程的一部分。
• He urges both leaders to renew hope and enthusiasm for a solution.
  他呼吁双方领导人对最终解决统一问题重新燃起希望和热情。
• I must renew my membership of the sailing club.
  我必须延续我的航海俱乐部会员的资格。
• I avail myself of this opportunity to renew to you the assurances of my highest consideration.
  顺致最崇高的敬意。
• Cells are being constantly renewed.
  细胞不断再生。