单词 | restoration |
释义 | restoration restoration /ˌres.tərˈeɪ.ʃən/ aep /-təˈreɪ-/ noun [C or U] ► F0 the act or process of returning something to its earlier good condition or position: » The first task following the disaster was the restoration of clean water supplies.» Restoration work on the Sistine Chapel ceiling is now complete.» A large majority of the population is demanding the restoration of the former government.Thesaurus+: ↑Restoring and reviving • • • Extra Examples:» Several famous alumni have agreed to help raise money for the school's restoration fund.» A compromise has to be reached between all the powerful vested interests before any restoration work in the city can take place.» The restoration of the building is expected to take up to five years to complete.» It was cheaper to demolish the building than spend £1 million on its restoration.» The restoration of the power supply to the village is expected to take a few more days. |
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