rejuvenation

rejuvenation — 名詞

1. the process by which a person regains a more youthful appearance, energy, or liv

1.名詞C1
釋義

恢復活力

重獲年輕外貌或精力的過程

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.

例句

After three weeks of rest, Quinn noticed a clear rejuvenation in her skin and mood.

經過三星期的假期和充足睡眠後，Quinn 注意到自己的皮膚和整體心情都有了明顯的恢復活力。

rejuvenation in + [body part/mood]

The doctor said the treatment could lead to a remarkable rejuvenation of the patient's muscles.

醫生表示，這種療法可能讓病人的肌肉顯著恢復活力。

lead to + rejuvenation + of + noun phrase

同義詞
  • 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

反義詞
  • aging

    the natural process that rejuvenation aims to counteract

  • decline

    a gradual loss of strength or quality

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

❌The city's rejuvenation brought new buildings.' (applying personal sense to impersonal context)
✅The city's revitalization brought new buildings.
💡For physical places or organizations, 'revitalization' or 'renewal' is more natural than the personal sense of 'rejuvenation'.

2. the process of giving an organization, industry, or area new energy and effectiv

2.名詞C1
釋義

革新振興

透過新方法使組織恢復效能

the process of giving an organization, industry, or area new energy and effectiveness, often by adopting fresh approaches, modern tools, or different leadership.

例句

The city's rejuvenation plan added parks, bike lanes, and housing to the downtown area.

該城市的革新振興計畫為市中心增添了公園、自行車道和住宅。

rejuvenation plan

Salma was asked to lead the rejuvenation of the company's outdated computer systems.

Salma 被請來主導公司老舊電腦系統的革新振興。

同義詞
  • 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

反義詞
  • 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.

常見錯誤

❌The hotel underwent a rejuvenation.' (for a building)
✅The hotel underwent a renovation.
💡'Rejuvenation' is for living systems (people, organizations); use 'renovation' or 'refurbishment' for physical structures.