revitalize
UK/,ri:'vaitəlaiz/US/.ri:'vaitәlaiz/
GREC2
Definitions
v.
To give new life, energy, or strength to something
使恢复活力；使重焕生机；振兴
Root Breakdown
Root-derivedre- (again) + vital (life, vitality) + -ize (to make) = 'to make full of life again.' Used mostly for places, economies, and organizations that had grown stale and need fresh energy. British spelling: revitalise.
Root viv still carries 48 more wordsCommon Collocations
- 1.revitalize the economy重振经济
- 2.revitalize a neighborhood重振社区活力
- 3.revitalize a brand重塑品牌形象
Example Sentences
- 1.
The city plans to revitalize its old industrial waterfront.
- 2.
A new manager was hired to revitalize the struggling brand.