renew
v
1 [Tn] replace (sth) with sth new of the same kind 将(某物)换成新的; 更新(某物)
renew worn tyres, bearings, brake-blocks, etc 更换磨损的轮胎、 轴承、 闸瓦等
renew the water in the goldfish bowl 给金鱼缸换水
renew (ie replenish) one's stock of coal 补充煤的储存量
The light bulb needs renewing. 灯泡该换新的了.
2 [Tn esp passive 尤用於被动语态]
(fig 比喻) put new life and vigour into (sb/sth); restore 赋予(某人[某事物])新的生命和活力; 使复元
work with renewed enthusiasm 以新的热情工作
The brandy renewed his strength/energy. 他喝了白兰地後就又恢复了体力.
After praying, I felt spiritually renewed. 我祷告之後觉得精神焕然一新.
Her kindness made him regard her with renewed affection. 她十分体贴, 使他对她重生情愫.
3
(a) [Tn] take up or begin (sth) again, eg after a break or pause; resume 重新做或开始(某事物)(如中断或休止之後); 恢复
renew an attack 重新发起进攻
We renewed our journey the next day. 次日我们继续旅行.
renewed outbreaks of terrorist violence 恐怖分子的暴行又卷土重来
renew one's efforts/attempts to break a record 为破纪录而再接再厉.
(b) [Tn, Tn.pr]
~ sth (with sb/sth) make or form sth again; re-establish sth 重新缔造或重又形成某事物; 重建
renew a friendship, relationship, acquaintance, etc 重新建立友谊、 关系等
The pilot renewed contact with the control tower. 飞行员同指挥塔恢复了联系.
(c) [Tn] say or state (sth) again; reaffirm 再说或重述(某事物); 重申
renew a request, complaint, criticism, protest 再次提出要求、 申诉、 批评、 抗议
We renewed our marriage vows. 我们又一次重复了我们的婚誓.
I renewed my offer of help. 我重申愿给予帮助.
4 [Tn] arrange for (sth) to be valid without a break; extend 使(某事物)延期, 续期, 延长, 延伸
renew a passport, permit, lease, contract 延长护照、 许可证、 租约、 合同的期限
renew one's subscription to a journal, membership of a club, etc 续订一份刊物、 办理俱乐部会员的延期手续
renew one's library books (ie extend the period during which one can borrow them) for another week 把图书馆的书续借一周.
You will grow stronger each time, until you can do and finish what you started out to do.
每次你会变得更坚强,直至你完成你着手进行的事情。
It soon became clear that the straight part of the dance changed when the sun's position changed. If the feeding place was toward the sun, the dancer headed straight upward during the straight part of the wagging dance.