| 释义 |
reˈnationalize, v.
[re- 5 b.]
1. absol. To reinvest with national character.
1927Scots Observer 26 Feb. 15/3 Professor M'Fadyen,..has given us..a book,..based on his rich experience as a missionary professor in India... The argument that missions denationalise the native is noted, and reasons are given for the contention that missions really renationalise.
2. trans. To transfer (a formerly nationalized industry) from private to national ownership again.
1954Ann. Reg. 1953 22 Steel and transport were to be renationalized. 1959Daily Tel. 13 Mar. 19/7 Its proposals not only to renationalise steel and road transport but also to nationalise by one means or another half of British industry. 1980Times 30 Sept. 4/6 The next Labour Government would renationalize..transport activity. |