rejuvenation
rejuvenation — noun
1. the process by which a person regains a more youthful appearance, energy, or liv
the process by which a person regains a more youthful appearance, energy, or liveliness — for example, after rest, medical care, or a major change in daily habits.
After three weeks of rest, Quinn noticed a clear rejuvenation in her skin and mood.
rejuvenation in + [body part/mood]
The doctor said the treatment could lead to a remarkable rejuvenation of the patient's muscles.
lead to + rejuvenation + of + noun phrase
After leaving her stressful job, Amani felt a deep sense of rejuvenation.
After her illness, the warm climate brought a slow rejuvenation to Élise's energy and appetite.
- revival
broader — can apply to health, spirits, or trends; less clinical than rejuvenation
- restoration
focuses on returning to a former good state rather than becoming youthful again
- renewal
general sense of starting again; less tied to age or energy
文法句型
rejuvenation + of + noun phrase
sense/feeling of rejuvenation
用法筆記
Common in contexts of skincare, anti-aging medicine, and wellness. Frequently appears with nouns like 'skin', 'facial', or 'physical' before the headword (e.g., 'skin rejuvenation').
常見錯誤
2. the process of giving an organization, industry, or area new energy and effectiv
the process of giving an organization, industry, or area new energy and effectiveness, often by adopting fresh approaches, modern tools, or different leadership.
The city's rejuvenation plan added parks, bike lanes, and housing to the downtown area.
rejuvenation plan
Salma was asked to lead the rejuvenation of the company's outdated computer systems.
The region's economic rejuvenation began when a clean-energy firm opened a factory there.
Hui argued that the school's rejuvenation depended on better teacher training and smaller classes.
- revitalization
very close in meaning; slightly more common for economies and communities
- renewal
broader — can be physical, spiritual, or organisational; less specific about 'new methods'
- turnaround
focuses on a dramatic change from failure to success in business contexts
- stagnation
a state of little or no growth or change
- decline
a downward trend that rejuvenation tries to reverse
文法句型
rejuvenation + of + noun phrase
rejuvenation + plan/program
用法筆記
Subject is usually an organization, economy, urban area, or industry. The methods involved are typically modernisation projects, new hires, or fresh strategies. Distinguish from sense 1 (personal/physical), which cannot apply to organisations.