renovate
gb/ɹˈɛnəvˌeɪt/ us/ɹˈɛnəvˌeɪt/
B2
英语
~ 9900
义项
0 个义项
动词
B2
action
1
repair and modernize a building
to fix and improve a building or room, often making it look new and modern
用法模式：
to renovate [a building/room/space]
常见错误：
Learners sometimes confuse "renovate" with "decorate". "Renovate" means to repair and improve the structure or main parts of a building (floors, walls, plumbing, layout), while "decorate" mainly means to add colors, furniture, or ornaments. Another mistake is using "renovate" for very small changes like moving a chair; real renovation usually involves bigger work and cost.
近义词
refurbish (Often stresses improving the appearance and equipment inside, especially for homes, offices, or hotels.)
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remodel (Common in American English; suggests changing the structure or layout as well as updating.)
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restore (Focuses on bringing something back to its original state, often with old or historical buildings.)
反义词
neglect (Means not taking care of a building so it slowly becomes damaged or dirty.)
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damage (Means to harm or break a building, the opposite of repairing and improving it.)
搭配
renovate a house
|renovate an old building
|renovate the kitchen
|newly renovated apartment
|plan to renovate
|renovate from top to bottom
主题
housing
|daily life
|work
|daily_life
|core_vocabulary
例句
- They bought an old farmhouse and spent two years renovating it.
- The city is renovating the train station to make it brighter and more accessible.
- We decided to renovate the kitchen instead of moving to a bigger house.
- The hotel was completely renovated last year and now feels brand new.
- The museum will close for six months while the main gallery is renovated.
学习者例句
- We want to renovate our bathroom next year.
- The school is renovating the old classrooms.
- My parents renovated the house before we moved in.
- This building is very old and needs to be renovated.
- They are renovating the office, so we work from home.
动词
formal
B2
action
2
refresh or improve something abstract
to make something like a system, brand, or image feel new, modern, or strong again
用法模式：
to renovate [a system/brand/image/organization]
常见错误：
Learners sometimes use this formal sense of "renovate" too broadly, where simpler verbs like "change", "improve", or "update" sound more natural. Also, "renovate" is not used for people themselves (you do not usually say "renovate a person"; instead use "renew", "re-energize", or "revive").
近义词
revitalize (Very close in meaning; suggests giving new life or energy, especially to organizations, areas, or economies.)
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reform (Focuses more on correcting problems or injustices in systems or institutions, not just making them feel fresh.)
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rejuvenate (Emphasizes making something seem younger, fresher, or more lively again.)
反义词
stagnate (Describes a system or organization that does not change or improve, the opposite of being renovated or refreshed.)
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undermine (Means to weaken something over time instead of strengthening or renewing it.)
搭配
renovate the party’s image
|renovate the organization
|renovate the education system
|renovate the brand
|renovate its public image
主题
business
|society
|politics
|work
|core_vocabulary
例句
- The new CEO promised to renovate the company’s culture and values.
- The campaign aims to renovate the party’s image among young voters.
- Several reforms were introduced to renovate the country’s outdated tax system.
- The charity is trying to renovate its brand to attract more donors.
- The director was hired to renovate the theater’s artistic vision.
学习者例句
- The new leader wants to renovate the school system.
- They are trying to renovate the company image.
- The government plans to renovate the old laws and rules.
- The manager hopes to renovate the team’s way of working.
- We need to renovate our brand if we want more customers.
语法
词典原形
renovate
IPA
GB/ɹˈɛnəvˌeɪt/
US/ɹˈɛnəvˌeɪt/
音节与重音
ren - ov - ate （3 个音节）
Stress on 1st syllable (ren)
词形变化
Verb
- Base: renovate
- 3rd Person Singular: renovates
- Present Participle: renovating
- Past: renovated
词族
Forms
renovates
verb
renovating
verb
renovated
verb
Core family
renovation
noun B2
Related words
renovator
noun
Negative and opposite forms
unrenovated
adjective
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