renew /rɪˈnjuː/ CET4 TEM4 ( renewing, renewed, renews )

• 1. 

  V-T If you renew an activity, you begin it again. 重新开始

  例：

  He renewed his attack on government policy toward Europe.

  他重新开始抨击政府的欧洲政策。

• 2. 

  V-RECIP If you renew a relationship with someone, you start it again after you have not seen them or have not been friendly with them for some time. 恢复 (关系)

  例：

  When the two men met again after the war they renewed their friendship.

  当这两个男人战后重逢时，他们恢复了友谊。

• 3. 

  V-T When you renew something such as a licence or a contract, you extend the period of time for which it is valid. 延长 (执照、合同的) 有效期

  例：

  Larry's landlord threatened not to renew his lease.

  拉里的房东威胁说不再让他续租。

• 4. 

  V-T You can say that something is renewed when it grows again or is replaced after it has been destroyed or lost. 获得新生; (遭毁坏或损失后) 再生 [usu passive]

  例：

  Nature's repair process is slow and steady, with cells being constantly renewed.

  自然的修复过程缓慢而稳定，在此过程中细胞不断再生。