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单词 renew
释义

renew

UK /rɪˈnjuː/

Word Forms

present tense
I/you/we/theyrenew
he/she/itrenews
present participlerenewing
past tenserenewed
past participlerenewed

DEFINITIONS4
  1. 1
    to arrange for something to continue for a longer period of time

    to renew a licence/passport/lease

    to renew a book (=be allowed to keep a library book for a longer period of time)

    He failed to renew his contract, which expired last month.

    Synonyms and related words

    To make something continue or last longer
  2. 2
    to start a friendship or relationship again after a period of time when it stopped existing

    The reunion offers an opportunity to renew acquaintance with old friends.

    Synonyms and related words

    To start a friendship
    Synonyms and related words

    To start a romantic or sexual relationship
  3. 3
    to do something again after a pause, usually with more energy or emphasis than before

    The parties renewed their efforts to agree the treaty.

    renew a call/appeal:

    Student organizations renewed their call for a reduction in tuition fees.

    Synonyms and related words

    To do something again, or to start again
  4. 4
    to replace something that is old or damaged

    You may need to renew the brake linings.

    Synonyms and related words

    To replace, or to be replaced

renew

US /rɪˈnu/

Word Forms

present tense
I/you/we/theyrenew
he/she/itrenews
present participlerenewing
past tenserenewed
past participlerenewed

DEFINITIONS4
  1. 1
    to arrange for something to continue for a longer period of time

    to renew a license/passport/lease

    to renew a book (=be allowed to keep a library book for a longer period of time)

    He failed to renew his contract, which expired last month.

    Synonyms and related words

    To make something continue or last longer
  2. 2
    to start a friendship or relationship again after a period of time when it stopped existing

    Our high school reunion offers an opportunity to renew acquaintance with old friends.

    Synonyms and related words

    To start a friendship
    Synonyms and related words

    To start a romantic or sexual relationship
  3. 3
    to do something again after a pause, usually with more energy or emphasis than before

    The parties renewed their efforts to sign a peace treaty.

    renew a call/appeal:

    Student organizations renewed their call for a reduction in tuition fees.

    Synonyms and related words

    To do something again, or to start again
  4. 4
    to replace something that is old or damaged

    You may need to renew the brake linings.

    Synonyms and related words

    To replace, or to be replaced
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