:the act or process of returning something to its original condition by repairing it, cleaning it, etc.修复;翻修;翻新
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The building is undergoing restoration.大楼正在进行翻修。
[count]
— often + of
They have undertaken a careful restoration of the building.他们对大楼进行了细致的修复。
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somewhat formal:the act of bringing back something that existed before复原;恢复 — usually + of
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the restoration of peace after war战争结束后和平的恢复
the restoration of law and order by the police警方对治安的恢复
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The town called for a restoration of the law.小镇呼吁恢复法治。
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[count, noncount]somewhat formal:the act of returning something that was stolen or taken归还;返还 — often + of
(a) restoration of stolen property被盗物品的归还
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the Restoration:the period in 17th-century English history when Charles II was king after a long period of no king or queen on the throne王政复辟时期(英国经历了很长一段无王时期后,17世纪查理二世在位的一个时期)
The play was written during the Restoration.这部戏剧创作于王政复辟时期。
— often used as Restoration before another noun常以Restoration用于另一名词前
: a restoring to an unimpaired or improved condition
the restoration of a painting
d
: the replacing of missing teeth or crowns
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: something that is restored
especially: a representation or reconstruction of the original form (as of a fossil or a building)
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capitalized
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: the reestablishing of the monarchy in England in 1660 under Charles II
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: the period in English history usually held to coincide with the reign of Charles II but sometimes to extend through the reign of James II
Example Sentences
The building is undergoing restoration. the restoration of peace after war the restoration of law and order by the police The town called for a restoration of the law.
Recent Examples on the WebThe budget for the new program promises restoration and relocation efforts. Nathan Solis, Los Angeles Times, 7 Sep. 2022 The chapter has actively and quietly pursued an ambitious program of restoration and volunteerism for boots-on-the-ground work.oregonlive, 3 Sep. 2022 The restoration of the building, which is across the street from the monument grounds at the modern-day address of 605 E. 111th St., is a painstaking process. Talia Soglin, Chicago Tribune, 2 Sep. 2022 Dorsey, who helped created Twitter in 2006 and served briefly as its first CEO until 2008, was a controversial choice even at the time of his restoration. Kylie Robison, Fortune, 1 Sep. 2022 The Carver Theatre, which has been closed for restoration and renovations for more than three years, will be open to moviegoers at Sidewalk. Mary Colurso | Mcolurso@al.com, al, 22 Aug. 2022 But there are other more easily modifiable factors that could be interfering with the restoration and recovery processes -- such as memory consolidation, hormone regulation and emotional regulation or processing -- that need to happen during sleep. Kristen Rogers, CNN, 10 Aug. 2022 Located on the historic Town Green in Longmeadow, Mass., this 1795 colonial revival, near the Connecticut River, has withstood the test of time thanks to a widespread restoration, renovation, alterations and modern updates. Karen A. Avitabile, Hartford Courant, 30 July 2022 The restoration, and the exhibition that celebrates it, are not to be missed. Michael J. Lewis, WSJ, 27 July 2022 See More
1returning sth to its original condition修復ADJECTIVE | VERB + RESTORATION | RESTORATION + NOUN | PREPOSITIONADJECTIVE➤complete, full完全/全面修復▸➤extensive, major大面積修復;大規模整修◇Many of the older paintings have undergone extensive restoration.許多古舊畫作都進行了大規模修復。➤partial部份修復➤ecological, ecosystem, forest, habitat, prairie, wetland (all especially NAmE) 生態的/生態系統的/森林的/棲息地的/草原的/濕地的恢復VERB + RESTORATION➤carry out, undertake進行修復▸➤undergo經過修復➤facilitate (especially NAmE) 便於修復◇The government did much to facilitate these restorations.為了方便這些修復工作的進行,政府做了不少工作。➤await, be in need of, need, require等待修復;需要修復◇This historic building is currently awaiting restoration.這座有歷史意義的建築物正等待修復。➤begin開始修復➤complete完成修復RESTORATION + NOUN➤activities, effort, plan, process, programme/program, project, work修復行動/努力/計劃/過程/方案/工程/工作➤ecology (NAmE) 恢復生態學PREPOSITION➤for restoration為了修復◇The palace is closed for restoration.宮殿因整修而停止開放。➤under restoration修復中◇a steam engine under restoration正在修復的蒸汽機車restoration
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2bringing sth back into use/existence恢復ADJECTIVE | PHRASESADJECTIVE➤full完全恢復◇the full restoration of Sino-US relations中美關係的全面恢復◇Protesters called for the full restoration of civil liberties.抗議者要求全面恢復公民自由。PHRASES➤the restoration of the monarchy君主政體的復闢
# noun. - the action of returning something to a former owner, place, or condition. * the restoration of Andrew's sight - the return of a hereditary monarch to a throne, a head of state to government, or a regime to power. * the restoration of the Portuguese monarchy