regenerate

UK/rɪ'dʒenəreɪt/US/ri'dʒenәreit/

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Definitions

To grow or be grown anew; to restore tissue, life or energy

（使）再生，重新生长

To revive or renew a place, system or institution

使复兴，使重新焕发活力

adj.

Spiritually or morally reborn; renewed

重生的，获得新生的

Root Breakdown

Root-derived

re-again, back

generbirth, produce, kind

-ateone who does, agent

=regenerate

re- (again) + gener (produce, give birth) + -ate (verb) = to bring into being again. A lizard regenerates its tail; a run-down neighborhood is regenerated; in religion a soul is regenerated. The same image of being 'born again' runs through all senses.

Root gen still carries 140 more words

Common Collocations

1.regenerate tissue再生组织
2.regenerate cells再生细胞
3.regenerate an area复兴某地区

Example Sentences

1.
Some salamanders can regenerate a lost limb completely.
2.
The plan aims to regenerate the city's derelict waterfront.
3.
He felt spiritually regenerate after the long retreat.

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