renew
renew — 動詞
1. to make a document, contract, membership, or other agreement continue to stay le
更新；續約
延長期限或更換零件以恢復功能
to make a document, contract, membership, or other agreement continue to stay legally valid — for example, renewing a passport before a trip or renewing a lease on an apartment; also used when replacing old or worn-out parts to bring something back to good condition.
Padma renewed her passport online before the summer trip to Japan.
Padma 在夏天去日本旅行前，在網路上更新了護照。
renew + passport (document renewal)
Kenji renewed his library books from his phone to avoid late fees.
Kenji 用手機續借了圖書館的書，以免被罰逾期費。
renew + library book (borrowed item)
The landlord offered to renew Greta's lease for another twelve months.
房東提議將 Greta 的租約再延長十二個月。
The mechanic said the car's tires needed to be renewed after the long trip.
技師說車子的輪胎在長途旅行後需要更換。
Isabela chose not to renew her gym membership when the fee increased.
Isabela 在會費調漲後，決定不再續約健身房會員資格。
- extend
Focuses on lengthening the time period rather than re-validating. You extend a deadline but renew a passport.
- replace
Used for putting something new in place of something old or broken, without the idea of official re-validation.
- restore
Brings something back to its original condition, often through repair work, not administrative re-validation.
文法句型
renew + noun phrase (document, contract, membership)
renew + noun phrase for + duration
用法筆記
Common objects include documents (passport, visa, license), contracts (lease, insurance), and memberships (library, gym). When used for replacing old parts, the passive voice is common (e.g. 'the brakes need to be renewed').
常見錯誤
2. to start doing something again after a pause or interruption, often with fresh e
重新開始
中斷後再次進行某活動或重述承諾
to start doing something again after a pause or interruption, often with fresh energy — for example, renewing a search for survivors after a disaster, renewing a friendship by getting back in touch, or renewing a commitment to a goal.
After the earthquake, rescue teams renewed their search for survivors beneath the rubble.
地震過後，救援隊在瓦礫堆下重新展開了搜尋生還者的行動。
renew + search (effort after interruption)
Talia renewed her friendship with an old classmate she met at a conference in Berlin.
Talia 在柏林的一場會議上遇到老同學，重拾了兩人的友誼。
renew + friendship (relationship)
The senator renewed her promise to improve healthcare funding during the campaign speech.
該位參議員在競選演說中重申了她改善醫療保健經費的承諾。
Adina renewed her attempts to learn guitar after a long break from music.
Adina 在長期的音樂休息後，重新開始嘗試學吉他。
- resume
Slightly more formal; focuses on continuing after an interruption. You resume a meeting after a break.
- reopen
Used for investigations, debates, or cases that were closed. More specific than renew.
- reiterate
Means to say something again, often a position or demand. Narrower in scope than renew.
- recommence
Very formal synonym for 'begin again,' used in official or academic writing.
- abandon
To give up an effort, search, or attempt entirely.
- discontinue
To stop doing something, often permanently, especially in official contexts.
文法句型
renew + noun phrase (effort, search, promise, friendship)
renew + noun phrase (attack, debate) — often in news contexts
用法筆記
More formal than 'start again' or 'pick up again.' Common in news reports (renewed fighting, renewed attacks) and in contexts of personal relationships or commitments. The object is almost always an abstract noun — you cannot renew a person, only a relationship or connection with them.