rename
UK/riːˈneɪm/US/.ri:'neim/
C1
Definitions
v.
To give a new name to something or someone
重新命名，改名
Root Breakdown
Root-derivedre-again, back
+
namename
=rename
re- (again) + name = 'to name again.' Transparent. Built on the English-native name.
Common Collocations
- 1.rename a file重命名文件
- 2.rename a street给街道改名
- 3.officially rename正式更名
- 4.rename after以……重新命名
Example Sentences
- 1.
They renamed the street after the late mayor.
- 2.
Right-click the file to rename it.