1. | ~ sth 重新开始；中止后继续to begin sth again after a pause or an interruption |
The army renewed its assault on the capital. 军队重新发动对首都的攻击。 | |
We have to renew our efforts to attract young players. 我们只好重新开始努力吸引年轻队员。 | |
The annual dinner is a chance to renew acquaintance with old friends. 一年一度的聚餐会是与老朋友叙旧的好机会。 |
2. | ~ sth 使继续有效；延长…的期限to make sth valid for a further period of time |
to renew a licence/lease/subscription/contract, etc. 延长执照的期限、续签租约、续订、续签合约等 | |
How do I go about renewing my passport? 我该如何去续签护照？ | |
I'd like to renew these library books(= arrange to borrow them for a further period of time) . 我想续借这几本图书馆的书。 |
3. | ~ sth 重申；重复强调to emphasize sth by saying or stating it again |
to renew an appeal/a request/a complaint, etc. 再次呼吁、请求、投诉等 | |
Community leaders have renewed calls for a peaceful settlement. 社区领导人再次呼吁要和平解决。 | |
The project is to go ahead following renewed promises of aid from the UN. 在得到联合国重申提供援助的承诺以后，这个项目将着手进行。 |
4. | ~ sth 更新；更换to change sth that is old or damaged and replace it with sth new of the same kind |
The wiring in your house should be renewed every ten to fifteen years. 你家里的电线应该每十到十五年更换一次。 |
