renewal /rɪˈnjuːəl/ TEM4

• 1. 

  N-SING If there is a renewal of an activity or a situation, it starts again. 重新开始; 恢复

  例：

  They will discuss the possible renewal of diplomatic relations.

  他们将讨论恢复外交关系的可能性。

• 2. 

  N-VAR The renewal of a document such as a licence or a contract is an official increase in the period of time for which it remains valid. (有效期的) 延长

  例：

  His contract came up for renewal.

  他的合同交上来要求延期。

• 3. 

  N-UNCOUNT Renewal of something lost, dead, or destroyed is the process of it growing again or being replaced. 新生; 复兴

  例：

  ...a political lobbyist concentrating on urban renewal and regeneration.

  …一个专门就城市复兴与重建而游说的政客。