restate
UK/riː'steɪt/US/.ri:'steit/
B1
Definitions
v.
To say or express something again, often in a clearer or different way
重申；重新表述
Root Breakdown
Root-derivedre-again, back
+
statestand, set, place
=restate
re- (again) + state (to say) = to say again, often more clearly. To restate your position is to express it once more.
Common Collocations
- 1.restate the question重新表述问题
- 2.restate one's position重申立场
- 3.restate the argument重新阐述论点
Example Sentences
- 1.
Let me restate the question more simply.
- 2.
The minister restated the government's position on the issue.