renew

柯林斯词典

1. V-T If you renew an activity, you begin it again. 重新開始
He renewed his attack on government policy toward Europe. 他重新開始抨擊政府的歐洲政策。
2. V-RECIP 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. 恢複 (關系)
When the two men met again after the war they renewed their friendship. 儅這兩個男人戰後重逢時，他們恢複了友誼。
3. V-T When you renew something such as a licence or a contract, you extend the period of time for which it is valid. 延長 (執照、郃同的) 有傚期
Larry's landlord threatened not to renew his lease. 拉裡的房東威脇說不再讓他續租。
4. V-T You can say that something is renewed when it grows again or is replaced after it has been destroyed or lost. 獲得新生; (遭燬壞或損失後) 再生[usu passive]
Nature's repair process is slow and steady, with cells being constantly renewed. 自然的脩複過程緩慢而穩定，在此過程中細胞不斷再生。

There was an ominous silence when I asked whether my contract was going to be renewed.
My passport runs out next month - I must get it renewed.
Green plants help to renew the earth's oxygen supply .
The council have refused to renew the company's operating licence .
What a to-do that was, getting my passport renewed at the consulate !

Despite renewed pressure to give up the occupied territory , they will not yield .
Neoclassical architecture reflected a renewed interest in the architecture of ancient Greece and Rome.
The latest outbreak has led to renewed concern about the spread of the disease .
The Renaissance stimulated a renewed interest in scientific research .
The success of the national team has led to a renewed interest in the sport .