renewal
UK/ri'nju:әl/US
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Definitions
n.
The act of making something valid again by extending its period (a contract, license, etc.)
续订，续签，续期
n.
The act of restoring, reviving, or making something fresh again
更新，复兴，重建
Root Breakdown
Root-derivedre-again, back
+
newnew
+
-alrelating to, having the nature of
=renewal
re- (again) + new + -al (act of) = the act of making new again. Note: the 'new' here is the native English word new, not the Latin root nov — but new is the Germanic cognate of novus, so renewal belongs to the same deep family of 'newness' even though it isn't a direct nov- derivative.
Common Collocations
- 1.urban renewal城市更新
- 2.contract renewal合同续签
- 3.renewal fee续费
- 4.spiritual renewal精神复兴
Example Sentences
- 1.
Your contract is up for renewal at the end of the year.
- 2.
The city invested heavily in urban renewal.
- 3.
Spring brings a sense of renewal and fresh starts.