| 单词 | renovation |
| 释义 | renovation (once / 3428 pages) n Renovation is the act of renewing or restoring something. If your kitchen is undergoing a renovation, there’s probably plaster and paint all over the place and you should probably get take-out. The roots of renovation refer to newness and doing something again — it’s from the Latin re- for "again" and novare which means, "make new.” A rundown building is in need of renovation, or a website that's being redesigned is under renovation. After renovation, things look new and improved. Before the word underwent renovation, in the early 15th century, renovacyoun meant "spiritual rebirth,” which is how you might feel after your kitchen is redone. WORD FAMILYrenovation: renovations+/renovate: renovated, renovates, renovating, renovation, renovator/renovator: renovators USAGE EXAMPLESFor launches from Florida, SpaceX hopes to complete renovations at Launchpad 39A at the Kennedy Space Center, once used for space shuttle launches. New York Times(Jan 02, 2017) The structure is sturdy but in need of major renovation. Washington Times(Jan 02, 2017) The studio is reopening for daytime tours and nighttime recording in January following an extensive renovation project. Washington Times(Dec 31, 2016) 1n the act of improving by renewing and restoring they are pursuing a general program of renovation to the entire property Syn|Hypo|Hyper overhaul, redevelopment face lift, face lifting, facelift a renovation that improves the outward appearance (as of a building) but usually does not involve major changes improvement the act of improving something 2n the state of being restored to its former good condition the inn was a renovation of a Colonial house Syn|Hyper refurbishment, restoration improvement, melioration a condition superior to an earlier condition |
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