regeneration
gb/ɹid͡ʒˈɛnɚˈeɪʃən/ us/ɹid͡ʒˈɛnɚˈeɪʃən/
B2
英语
~ 8600
义项
0 个义项
名词
B2
action
1
renewal of a place or system
the process of making a town, area, or system strong, active, or successful again after it has become weak or poor
用法模式：
the regeneration of [something]
常见错误：
Learners sometimes confuse "regeneration" with "generation". "Generation" usually refers to people born around the same time or the act of producing something (e.g., energy generation), while "regeneration" is about making something better or strong again. Also, use the preposition "of": say "the regeneration of the area", not "the regeneration for the area".
近义词
revitalization (stresses bringing new life and energy to something that has become weak or inactive)
反义词
decline (describes a process of becoming worse, weaker, or less successful, the opposite of regeneration)
搭配
urban regeneration
|economic regeneration
|city regeneration
|regeneration project
|regeneration scheme
|regeneration plan
主题
economy
|cities
|politics
|housing
|business
|work
例句
- The council approved a major regeneration of the old docklands.
- Tourism has played a key role in the regeneration of the town’s economy.
- The government promised more funding for urban regeneration in deprived areas.
- The station’s regeneration transformed it from a dark, unsafe space into a busy public hub.
- Local businesses hope the regeneration project will attract new investors.
学习者例句
- The city started a regeneration of the river area.
- The new shops are part of the town’s regeneration.
- The regeneration of the old factory has brought many jobs.
- They support the regeneration of poor neighborhoods.
- The plan focuses on the regeneration of the city center.
unknown
technical
C1
event
2
biological regrowth of tissue
the process in the body when cells or body parts grow again or repair themselves after they are hurt or removed
用法模式：
the regeneration of [tissue/body part]
常见错误：
Learners sometimes use "healing" or "repair" when the scientific term "regeneration" is more accurate for cell or tissue growth. "Healing" can involve many processes, while "regeneration" specifically focuses on new growth of cells or tissues.
近义词
regrowth (a more general word for something growing again; it does not always imply medical or cellular repair)
反义词
degeneration (describes gradual damage or loss of function in cells or tissues, the opposite of repair or regrowth)
搭配
tissue regeneration
|cell regeneration
|nerve regeneration
|bone regeneration
|liver regeneration
|skin regeneration
主题
science
|medicine
|biology
|health
|body
例句
- Scientists are studying nerve regeneration to help patients with spinal cord injuries.
- The liver has a remarkable capacity for regeneration after surgery.
- New treatments aim to stimulate bone regeneration in older patients.
- The cream claims to support skin regeneration after sun damage.
- Some animals show rapid limb regeneration after losing a leg or tail.
学习者例句
- The doctor talked about tissue regeneration after the operation.
- Researchers hope to improve nerve regeneration in the future.
- The lizard’s tail regeneration is very fast.
- Good blood flow helps with skin regeneration.
- Some plants show strong regeneration after they are cut.
名词
B2
event
3
ecosystem or land recovering
the process when land, forests, or other natural areas become healthy again after they are damaged
用法模式：
the regeneration of [land/forest/ecosystem]
常见错误：
Learners sometimes use "renovation" for nature, but "renovation" is normally used for buildings or rooms. For land, rivers, or forests, "regeneration" or "restoration" is more natural.
近义词
restoration (emphasizes returning the environment to a former state; not always focused on natural self-driven recovery)
反义词
degradation (describes the environment becoming worse or more damaged over time, the opposite of recovering)
搭配
environmental regeneration
|forest regeneration
|natural regeneration
|regeneration of the land
|coastal regeneration
|habitat regeneration
主题
environment
|science
|nature
例句
- Tree planting is a key part of the region’s environmental regeneration.
- The project focuses on the regeneration of wetlands damaged by industry.
- Natural regeneration has allowed the forest to return without human planting.
- The regeneration of the river has brought back fish and bird life.
- They launched a long-term plan for coastal regeneration after the oil spill.
学习者例句
- The regeneration of the forest will take many years.
- They work on the regeneration of damaged land.
- Natural regeneration is slowly improving the area.
- The government supports environmental regeneration projects.
- River regeneration has made the water cleaner.
名词
formal
C1
event
4
spiritual or moral renewal
a serious change when a person or group becomes better in a spiritual or moral way
用法模式：
the regeneration of [someone/something]
常见错误：
Learners may try to use "regeneration" in very casual contexts like "I need regeneration after work" where "rest" or "a break" would be more natural. In this sense it is formal and often used in religious, ethical, or serious personal-change contexts.
近义词
renewal (a broad word for becoming fresh or strong again; less specifically religious or moral than "regeneration" in this sense)
反义词
corruption (describes moral decline or dishonesty, the opposite of becoming morally better)
搭配
spiritual regeneration
|moral regeneration
|inner regeneration
|national regeneration
|regeneration of the soul
|personal regeneration
主题
religion
|emotions
例句
- The movement called for a moral regeneration of society.
- He spoke about his spiritual regeneration after years of addiction.
- Many faith traditions emphasize inner regeneration through prayer and reflection.
- The novel charts the protagonist’s slow regeneration after a life of crime.
- Leaders hoped for the regeneration of the nation’s values after the crisis.
学习者例句
- She believes in spiritual regeneration through meditation.
- The book is about the moral regeneration of a young man.
- The group calls for a regeneration of family values.
- He feels he needs inner regeneration after his mistakes.
- The speech asked for the regeneration of the country’s spirit.
名词
technical
C2
action
5
technical recovery of energy or materials
in technical fields, the process of taking waste energy or material and turning it back into something useful
用法模式：
the regeneration of [energy/material/heat]
常见错误：
Learners may think "regeneration" here means general "creation" of energy. In technical use it usually means reusing or recovering energy or materials that would otherwise be lost.
近义词
recovery (a more general technical term for getting back energy or materials; does not always imply conversion to a useful form)
反义词
waste (refers to energy or materials that are not reused, the opposite of regeneration in this context)
搭配
heat regeneration
|energy regeneration
|gas regeneration
|catalyst regeneration
|regeneration cycle
|regeneration system
主题
technology
|engineering
|energy
|science
|work
例句
- The system includes a heat regeneration unit to improve efficiency.
- Catalyst regeneration extends the life of the chemical reactor.
- Advances in energy regeneration have reduced the plant’s operating costs.
- The design focuses on efficient regeneration of exhaust gases.
- Regular regeneration cycles are required to maintain filter performance.
学习者例句
- The machine uses heat regeneration to save energy.
- Filter regeneration keeps the system working well.
- Energy regeneration makes the engine more efficient.
- The process needs catalyst regeneration every week.
- They study gas regeneration in this lab.
名词
B2
property
6
fictional power of rapid healing
in stories, the special power to heal very fast or grow a new body after bad injuries
用法模式：
the regeneration of [a character/body]
常见错误：
Learners may assume this sense exists in everyday real-life use. In normal contexts, people do not talk about full-body "regeneration" of humans; this is mainly used in fantasy, science fiction, or games.
近义词
self-healing (a more general term; often slower and less dramatic than the complete body changes implied by "regeneration" in fiction)
反义词
permanent death (describes a state where a character cannot return or recover, the opposite of being able to regenerate)
搭配
instant regeneration
|rapid regeneration
|superhuman regeneration
|the character’s regeneration
|complete regeneration
|regeneration ability
主题
entertainment
|fantasy
|arts_entertainment
例句
- The hero’s regeneration allows him to survive almost any injury.
- In the series, each regeneration gives the character a new body and personality.
- Her power of rapid regeneration makes her nearly impossible to kill.
- The villain’s regeneration is slower after he loses his energy source.
- Fans debated how many times the character’s regeneration could happen.
学习者例句
- The superhero has the power of regeneration.
- In this show, regeneration gives the hero a new body.
- His fast regeneration makes the fight unfair.
- The monster’s regeneration is very strong.
- After each regeneration, the character looks different.
语法
词典原形
regeneration
IPA
GB/ɹid͡ʒˈɛnɚˈeɪʃən/
US/ɹid͡ʒˈɛnɚˈeɪʃən/
音节与重音
re - gen - er - a - tion （5 个音节）
Stress on 2nd syllable (gen)
词形变化
Noun
- Base: regeneration
- Plural: regeneration, regenerations
词族
Forms
regenerations
noun
Core family
regenerate
verb
regenerative
adjective
Negative and opposite forms
Advanced or less common
regenerator
noun
相关表达
cell regeneration
1/sˈɛl ɹid͡ʒˈɛnɚˈeɪʃən/
fixed phrase
technical
new cells replacing old ones
the process in the body when new cells grow to take the place of old or hurt cells
例句
- The cream claims to stimulate cell regeneration in aging skin.
- Healthy sleep is important for cell regeneration and repair.
economic regeneration
1/ˌɛkənˈɑmɪk ɹid͡ʒˈɛnɚˈeɪʃən/
fixed phrase
making an economy strong again
the process of helping a town, region, or country’s economy grow again after a bad period
例句
- Tourism has played a major role in the city’s economic regeneration.
- The plan focuses on economic regeneration in former mining areas.
environmental regeneration
1/ɪnvˌaɪɹənmˈɛntəl ɹid͡ʒˈɛnɚˈeɪʃən/
fixed phrase
repairing damaged natural environments
work that helps land, water, or other natural places become healthy again after damage
例句
- The charity focuses on environmental regeneration in coastal regions.
- Tree planting is an important tool for environmental regeneration.
regeneration project
1/ɹid͡ʒˈɛnɚˈeɪʃən pɹˈɑd͡ʒɛkt/
fixed phrase
planned renewal of an area
a planned set of actions to make a poor or old area better again
例句
- The town’s regeneration project includes new housing and public spaces.
- Residents were invited to share ideas for the regeneration project.
regeneration scheme
1/ɹid͡ʒˈɛnɚˈeɪʃən skˈim/
fixed phrase
official program to renew an area
a government or local plan to improve a poor area, usually with money and new buildings
例句
- The regeneration scheme will upgrade old social housing blocks.
- Local businesses welcomed the new regeneration scheme.
spiritual regeneration
1/spˈɪɹɪt͡ʃuəl ɹid͡ʒˈɛnɚˈeɪʃən/
fixed phrase
formal
becoming spiritually renewed
a deep change when someone feels new and clean inside and closer to their religion or spiritual beliefs
例句
- The retreat aims to support spiritual regeneration through silence and prayer.
- He described his spiritual regeneration after a life-changing illness.
tissue regeneration
1/tˈɪʃu ɹid͡ʒˈɛnɚˈeɪʃən/
fixed phrase
technical
body tissue growing back
the process when part of the body grows new cells to fix damage
例句
- Researchers are developing drugs that promote tissue regeneration.
- Good blood supply is essential for tissue regeneration after injury.
urban regeneration
1/ˈɚbən ɹid͡ʒˈɛnɚˈeɪʃən/
fixed phrase
renewal of run-down city areas
the process of making old or poor parts of a city better and more active again
例句
- Urban regeneration has turned the old industrial district into a lively cultural quarter.
- The mayor made urban regeneration a key part of her election campaign.