| 单词 | renaissance |
| 释义 | renaissance (rɪneɪsɒns , US renɪsɑːns ) 1. proper noun [oft NOUN noun] The Renaissance was the period in Europe, especially Italy, in the 14th, 15th, and 16th centuries, when there was a new interest in art, literature, science, and learning. ...the Renaissance masterpieces in London's galleries. Science took a new and different turn in the Renaissance. 2. singular noun If something experiences a renaissance, it becomes popular or successful again after a time when people were not interested in it. Popular art is experiencing a renaissance. They gathered to protest against the renaissance of the extreme right. Synonyms: rebirth, revival, restoration, renewal Collocations: experience a renaissance A generation of experienced IT staff are approaching retirement just as the mainframe is experiencing a renaissance. Computing (2010) Some other cities from which pedal power had all but disappeared a decade ago are beginning to experience a renaissance. Times, Sunday Times (2008) Our railways are experiencing a renaissance and will not have the capacity for both passenger and freight traffic unless we act now. Times, Sunday Times (2012) Downing continued his remarkable renaissance since being switched from the wing into a central position. The Sun Incurious hands in the past have made this concerto appear busy but dour, but it has had a remarkable renaissance recently. Times, Sunday Times Otters have enjoyed a remarkable renaissance since the 1950s and 1960s when they were all but wiped out by hunting, pollution and loss of habitat. Times, Sunday Times Across the globe, they are enjoying a remarkable renaissance, thanks to an unlikely new fanbase: stressed-out adults. Times, Sunday Times Meanwhile, the college's rugby club underwent a remarkable renaissance during the 2012-13 season after a period of underachievement. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 Surrounded by beautiful countryside and replete with historic buildings, the city has undergone a renaissance. Times, Sunday Times (2008) And in recent years, the study of wingbeat has undergone a renaissance, especially in the field of human health. Smithsonian Mag (2017) The hot hatch has undergone a renaissance. Times, Sunday Times (2016) Ironically, the weekly singles chart is undergoing a renaissance. Times, Sunday Times (2006) But in recent years, the club has undergone a renaissance. Times, Sunday Times (2014) They will say that hundreds of millions in taxes collected in suburban boroughs are being unfairly channelled into achieving an 'urban renaissance' in city centres. Times, Sunday Times But with the urban renaissance has come an explosion of upmarket bars, bistros and restaurants. Times, Sunday Times Former members of the urban task force behind much of the recent city regeneration also suggest that the proposals will imperil a decade of urban renaissance. Times, Sunday Times Far from an urban renaissance it has seen internal migration from urban areas of more than 900,000 people from 2000-01 and 2007-08 as people voted with their feet. Times, Sunday Times |
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