repair
UK/rɪˈpeə(r)/US/ri'pєә/
NGSL 2kIELTSTOEFLA2
Definitions
v.
To fix or restore something broken or damaged
修理，修补；修复
n.
The act of fixing something; its condition for use
修理；修缮；（可用的）状态
Root Breakdown
Root-derivedre- (again) + parāre (make ready) = "make ready again" — restore something broken to working order. The same Latin build also produced reparation, which took the moral sense (making things right after a wrong), while repair stayed physical.
Root par still carries 36 more wordsCommon Collocations
- 1.repair damage修复损坏
- 2.under repair正在维修
- 3.beyond repair无法修复
- 4.in good repair状况良好
Example Sentences
- 1.
It will cost a fortune to repair the old roof.
- 2.
The bridge is closed for repairs until next month.
- 3.
Their relationship was damaged beyond repair.