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redecorate

UK/ˌriːˈdekəreɪt/US/'ri:'dekәreit/
B1

Definitions

v.

To decorate (a room or building) again, esp. by repainting or refurnishing

重新装修,重新布置

Root Breakdown

Root-derived
re-again, back
+
decorfitting, proper, beautiful
+
-ateone who does, agent
=redecorate

re- (again) + decorate = decorate again. In BrE often specifically 'repaint and repaper.'

Root dec still carries 19 more words

Common Collocations

  • 1.redecorate a room重新装修房间
  • 2.redecorate the house重新布置房子
  • 3.plan to redecorate计划重新装修
  • 4.completely redecorate彻底重新装修

Example Sentences

  • 1.

    We plan to redecorate the living room next spring.

  • 2.

    The whole flat was redecorated before they moved in.

Word Forms

Verb

Pastredecorated
3rd Personredecorates
Past Part.redecorated
Pres. Part.redecorating
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