释义
[ ri-fresh ] SHOW IPA
/ rɪˈfrɛʃ / PHONETIC RESPELLING
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verb (used with object) to provide new vigor and energy by rest, food, etc. (often used reflexively).
to stimulate (the memory).
to make fresh again; reinvigorate or cheer (a person, the mind, spirits, etc.).
to freshen in appearance, color, etc., as by a restorative.
Computers . to access (the most recent version of a web page) from the internet instead of from the cache: I refreshed the page to see the current stock price before executing my online trade. to display (an image) repeatedly, as on a CRT, in order to prevent fading. to read and write (the contents of dynamic storage) at intervals in order to avoid loss of data. SEE MORE SEE LESS verb (used without object) to take refreshment, especially food or drink.
to become fresh or vigorous again; revive.
Origin of refresh First recorded in 1325–75; Middle English refreschen, from Middle French refreschir, Old French. See re-, fresh
SYNONYMS FOR refresh 1 revive.
3 freshen, enliven, reanimate.
4 restore, repair, renovate, renew, retouch.
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OTHER WORDS FROM refresh re·fresh·ful, adjective re·fresh·ful·ly, adverb un·re·freshed, adjective well-re·freshed, adjective Dictionary.com UnabridgedBased on the Random House Unabridged Dictionary, © Random House, Inc. 2020
Example sentences from the Web for refresh After two decades of dwindling influence, NATO is refresh ed and energized by the growing threat on its eastern flank.
Did Vladimir Putin Just Save NATO? | Nico Hines| September 4, 2014| DAILY BEAST
Shuster refresh ed the Superman character design in 1945, again using a Jewish model for inspiration.
Superman Is Jewish: The Hebrew Roots of America's Greatest Superhero | Rich Goldstein| August 16, 2014| DAILY BEAST
The impression was so strong that I felt unusually happy and refresh ed.
Knocking on Heaven's Door: True Stories of Unexplained, Uncanny Experiences at the Hour of Death | Patricia Pearson| August 11, 2014| DAILY BEAST
Those missing the fountains will still be able to wet their whistles at the popular Sunset Bar—now refresh ed.
Celebrities, Take Note: Anguilla Is Back From the Brink | Debra A. Klein| May 6, 2014| DAILY BEAST
And those in the middle mostly plow ahead, refresh ed by the repose of spirit or soul so hard to find at the top or the bottom.
The Music Industry Is Dying? Great | James Poulos| December 26, 2013| DAILY BEAST
Therefore, when the assembly was dismissed, they refresh ed themselves and waited eagerly till he should give the signal.
Stories From Livy | Alfred Church
My long quiet reverie, in the shade of the tree, had refresh ed me.
Lost Lenore | Charles Beach
Having so resolved, she descended with dignified mien and refresh ed countenance to Mrs. Quiverful.
Barchester Towers | Anthony Trollope
We remained at it two days, and rested our horses, and refresh ed ourselves.
Early Western Travels 1748-1846 | Various
In spite of his answer, he ate heartily of the food set before him, and seemed to be refresh ed by it.
Plane and Plank | Oliver Optic
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British Dictionary definitions for refresh verb (usually tr or reflexive) to make or become fresh or vigorous, as through rest, drink, or food; revive or reinvigorate
(tr) to enliven (something worn or faded), as by adding new decorations
(tr) to stimulate (the memory)
(tr) to replenish, as with new equipment or stores
computing to display the latest updated version (of a web page or document); reload
Derived forms of refresh refreshful , adjective Word Origin for refresh C14: from Old French refreschir ; see re- , fresh
Collins English Dictionary - Complete & Unabridged 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012
Words related to refresh rejuvenate, reinvigorate, revive, replenish, exhilarate, stimulate, cool, regain, restore, prompt, repair, enliven, brace, recreate, reanimate, update, renovate, revivify, cheer, revitalize
Medical definitions for refresh v. To cause to recuperate; revive.
To renew by stimulation.
To pare or scrape the edges of a wound to promote healing.
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