| 释义 |
reˈvaluate, v.|riː-|
[Back-formation f. revaluation.]
trans. To reassess, form a new valuation of. Also absol. Hence reˈvaluating ppl. a.
1949Wellek & Warren Theory of Lit. iv. 34 The practicing critic..will revaluate the past. 1965‘A. Burgess’ in Listener 18 Feb. 275/1 ‘Another revaluation of Joyce would make one scream.’ By the waters of Marylebone I sat down and wept, wondering whether to sink my revaluating galleys. 1977Times 5 July 5/4 Even if a firm offer is made, however, both the British and French Governments will undoubtedly demand time to revaluate their respective commitments. |