
regeneration
/rɪˌdʒenəˈreɪʃən/
CEFR level C1Topic CityWord #6814 in the learning path
复兴;更新改造
Definitions
n. the process of improving a place or system in decline
复兴;更新改造
n. the process of growing new tissue to replace damaged parts
再生;重新生长
Example
The neighbourhood's regeneration brought new shops to our street.
街区改造让我们这条街有了新商店。
Urban regeneration can create employment, but rising rents may force existing residents to leave their neighbourhoods.
城市更新能够创造就业机会,但租金上涨可能迫使原有居民搬离所在街区。
Collocations
- urban regeneration
- economic regeneration
- tissue regeneration
Word family
- regenerate (v.)
- regenerative (adj.)
Synonyms
- renewal
- revival
Usage tip
城市话题指更新改造;生物学中指组织再生。
FAQ
- What does regeneration mean?
- the process of improving a place or system in decline the process of growing new tissue to replace damaged parts
- How is regeneration pronounced?
- UK /rɪˌdʒenəˈreɪʃən/, US /rɪˌdʒenəˈreɪʃən/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.