regenerate
US /rɪˈdʒen.ə.reɪt/
UK /rɪˈdʒen.ə.reɪt/
1.
再生, 复原
grow new tissue or restore a lost or damaged part
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Some animals can regenerate lost limbs.
有些动物可以再生失去的肢体。
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The forest is slowly regenerating after the fire.
森林在火灾后正在缓慢再生。
2.
振兴, 复兴
bring new and more vigorous life to (an area or institution); revive
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Efforts are being made to regenerate the inner city.
正在努力振兴市中心。
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The new policies aim to regenerate the local economy.
新政策旨在振兴当地经济。