reclaim
/rɪˈkleɪm/
CEFR level C1Topic EnvironmentWord #5487 in the learning path
取回；收回
Definitions
v. Get back something that belongs or previously belonged to you
取回；收回
v. Make damaged or submerged land suitable for use
开垦；使土地可用
v. Recover useful materials from waste for reuse
回收利用
Example
I returned to the station to reclaim my suitcase.
我回到车站取回自己的行李箱。
Coastal cities sometimes reclaim land from the sea to create space for housing and transport.
沿海城市有时通过填海造地，为住房和交通设施腾出空间。
Collocations
- reclaim lost property
- reclaim land
- reclaim materials
Word family
- reclamation (n.)
- reclaimed (adj.)
Usage tip
reclaim强调收回或恢复利用，不只是收集。
FAQ
- What does reclaim mean?
- Get back something that belongs or previously belonged to you Make damaged or submerged land suitable for use Recover useful materials from waste for reuse
- How is reclaim pronounced?
- UK /rɪˈkleɪm/, US /rɪˈkleɪm/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.
