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单词 renewable
释义

renewable

adjective

re·​new·​able ri-ˈnü-ə-bəl How to pronounce renewable (audio)
-ˈnyü-
1
: capable of being renewed
renewable contracts
2
: capable of being replaced by natural ecological cycles or sound management practices
renewable resources
renewability
ri-ˌnü-ə-ˈbi-lə-tē How to pronounce renewable (audio)
-ˌnyü-
noun
renewable noun
renewably
ri-ˈnü-ə-blē How to pronounce renewable (audio)
-ˈnyü-
adverb

Example Sentences

a renewable life insurance policy Forests are renewable natural resources, but they must be treated with care. Wind and water are renewable fuel sources.
Recent Examples on the Web New technologies are meanwhile coming online that enable renewable energy to be stored and redistributed on an industrial scale, using batteries that are the size of a small cottage. Erica Werner, Washington Post, 7 Sep. 2022 And with more than 100 Justice40-eligible programs through the Department of Energy, Kentucky's coal-reliant utilities, including rural electric cooperatives, could see funds for transitioning to renewable energy. Connor Giffin, The Courier-Journal, 7 Sep. 2022 Created by architect David Hertz, the machine uses biomass—like plants or wood—to make renewable energy and drinkable water. Ellen Wexler, Smithsonian Magazine, 7 Sep. 2022 Mark Toney, executive director of the Utility Reform Network in San Francisco, said the state’s long-term solution is to continue diversifying renewable energy. Grace Toohey, Los Angeles Times, 7 Sep. 2022 The plan is designed to lower prescription-drug prices, bolster renewable energy and impose new taxes on large corporations. Catherine Lucey, WSJ, 5 Sep. 2022 Scientists and engineers will begin to occupy the building in September, filling space devoted to chip technology, renewable energy, wearable sensors, health and medicine, robotics, digital privacy and security, and artificial intelligence. Gary Robbins, San Diego Union-Tribune, 4 Sep. 2022 The Biden administration has repeatedly laid out a vision for the economy that is more self-sufficient and driven by high-tech manufacturing and the development of renewable energy. Josh Boak, Chicago Tribune, 2 Sep. 2022 Hawaii has mandated a transition to 100% renewable energy by 2045, and was the first state to set such a goal. Caleb Jones, ajc, 1 Sep. 2022 See More

Word History

First Known Use

1661, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Kids Definition

renewable

adjective

re·​new·​able ri-ˈnü-ə-bəl How to pronounce renewable (audio)
-ˈnyü-
: capable of being replaced by natural processes
Forests are a renewable resource.
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