renewable
UK/ri'nju(:)әbl/US
TOEFLA1
释义
adj.
(Of energy or resources) naturally replenished and not used up
可再生的(能源、资源)
adj.
Able to be extended or made valid again (a contract, license)
可续期的,可续签的
n.
A source of energy that is naturally replenished, such as solar or wind
可再生能源
词根拆分
词根派生re-再,回
+
new新
+
-able能够...的,值得...的
=renewable
re-(再次)+ new + -able(能够)= 能够再次变新的。用于资源指能自我补充(renewable energy);用于合同指可续期。与 renewal 一样,这里的 new 是本族日耳曼词,是拉丁 novus 的同源词,而非 nov- 的直接派生词。
常用搭配
- 1.renewable energy可再生能源
- 2.renewable resources可再生资源
- 3.renewable sources可再生来源
- 4.fully renewable完全可再生的
例句
- 1.
The country aims to run entirely on renewable energy by 2040.
该国的目标是到 2040 年完全依靠可再生能源运转。
- 2.
Solar and wind are the main renewables in this region.
太阳能和风能是该地区主要的可再生能源。
- 3.
The license is renewable every two years.
该许可证每两年可续期一次。