1. 重新開始;更新 If you renew an activity, you begin it again.
e.g. He renewed his attack on government policy towards Europe... 他重新開始對政府的歐洲政策進(jìn)行抨擊。 e.g. He believes the peace talks will be renewed soon... 他相信和平談判不久將會重新開始。
2. 恢復(fù),重新建立(關(guān)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.
e.g. When the two men met again after the war they renewed their friendship... 兩個人在戰(zhàn)爭結(jié)束后再次見面時重歸于好。 e.g. In December 1989 Syria renewed diplomatic relations with Egypt. 1989年12月,敘利亞和埃及重新建立了外交關(guān)系。
3. 延長(執(zhí)照、合同等)的有效期;使續(xù)簽 When you renew something such as a licence or a contract, you extend the period of time for which it is valid.
e.g. Larry's landlord threatened not to renew his lease... 拉里的房東威脅說不跟他續(xù)租。 e.g. The job was for a fixed term and the contract is not being renewed. 這個工作有固定期限,而且合同不能續(xù)簽。
4. 使(受到損毀或丟失后)重獲新生 You can say that something is renewed when it grows again or is replaced after it has been destroyed or lost.
e.g. Cells are being constantly renewed. 細(xì)胞不斷再生。 e.g. ...a renewed interest in public transport systems. 對公交系統(tǒng)重新產(chǎn)生的興趣
renew英英釋義
verb
1. cause to appear in a new form
e.g. the old product was reincarnated to appeal to a younger market
Synonym: reincarnate
2. reestablish on a new, usually improved, basis or make new or like new
e.g. We renewed our friendship after a hiatus of twenty years They renewed their membership