It was a chance to start afresh.

这是个重新开始的机会。

《牛津词典》

They believe that the only hope for the French left is to start afresh.

他们认为留下来的法国人的惟一希望是重新开始。

《柯林斯英汉双解大词典》

Nazeera received a loan of $150 [LKR 15,000] and a cash grant of $50 [LKR 5000] to start afresh.

Nazeera获得了一笔150美元（15,000斯里兰卡卢比）的贷款和一笔50美元（5000斯里兰卡卢比）的现金赠款，以便从头开始。

youdao

Moscow reacted by pulling out of the treaty and saying talks would have to start afresh.

BBC: Estonia country profile

It was as if by pretending that Nnamabia had not done the things he had done we could give him the opportunity to start afresh.

NEWYORKER: Cell One

In line with family tradition, most of their assets will probably go into foundations too, leaving the next generation to start afresh and avoiding the infighting that can arise in business dynasties (see article).

ECONOMIST: The Wallenbergs