释义 |
refresh /ri-freshˈ/ transitive verb- To make fresh again
- To freshen up
- To give new vigour, life, liveliness, spirit, brightness, fresh appearance, coolness, moistness, etc to
- To replenish a supply
- To update the display of data on a screen (computing)
intransitive verb- To become fresh again
- To take refreshment, esp drink (informal)
ORIGIN: OFr refrescher, from re-, and freis (fem fresche) fresh refreshˈen transitive verb To make fresh again refreshˈener noun refreshˈer noun - Someone or something that refreshes
- A cool drink (informal)
- A fee paid to counsel for continuing his or her attention to a case, esp when adjourned
- A douceur to encourage further exertions (informal)
- A subsequent course of training or instruction to maintain or reattain one's former standard, study new developments, etc (also adjective)
refreshˈful adjective (archaic) - Full of power to refresh
- Refreshing
refreshˈfully adverb refreshˈing adjective Pleasantly cooling, inspiriting, reviving or invigorating refreshˈingly adverb refreshˈment noun - The act of refreshing
- The state of being refreshed
- Renewed strength or spirit
- That which refreshes, such as food or rest
- (in pl) drink or a light meal
refreshˈment-room noun Refreshment Sunday or Refection Sunday noun The fourth Sunday in Lent, when the story of the loaves and fishes is traditionally read |