restore

动词

UK/rɪˈstɔːʳ/
US/rɪˈstɔːr/

定义 restore 动词

  1. B2Transitive

    To return something or someone to a previous good condition or position.

    • The damaged artworks were meticulously restored to their original state.

    • After a week of rest, her health was completely restored.

    • The former leader was returned to power in today's first free election in 20 years.

  2. C1Transitive

    To make it possible for someone to have a quality or ability again that they have not had for a long time.

    • The doctors restored his sight.

    • The government is working to restore public confidence in its economic management.

    • His hearing was restored after treatment.

  3. Transitive

    To bring back into use something that has been absent for a period of time.

    • Some people support the restoration of the death penalty for murderers.

    • They are considering restoring the old tax policies.

    • The company plans to restore production of their popular product line.

  4. Transitiveformal

    To give something that has been lost or stolen back to the person it belongs to.

    • The painting was restored to its rightful owner.

    • The stolen jewelry was finally restored to its owner.

    • The money was restored to the victim after the investigation.