renaissance /ˈrɛnəˌsɑːns/ Brit /rɪˈneɪsn̩s/ noun
renaissance
/ˈrɛnəˌsɑːns/ Brit /rɪˈneɪsn̩s/
noun
Learner's definition of RENAISSANCE
1
the Renaissance : the period of European history between the 14th and 17th centuries when there was a new interest in science and in ancient art and literature especially in Italy文艺复兴,文艺复兴时期(欧洲14至17世纪时,尤其是在意大利,人们掀起一场对科学、古典艺术和文学的复兴运动) —
often used as Renaissance before another noun常以Renaissance用于另一名词前 2 [singular]
a : a situation or period of time when there is a new interest in something that has not been popular in a long time复兴;复活 -
The magazine began when the country was undergoing a culinary renaissance. [=rebirth]这家杂志创办于国内烹饪技艺复兴之时。
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The city has experienced a renaissance [=renewal, revival] of interest in historic preservation.这座城市重新萌生了历史保护意识。
b : a period of new growth or activity新生;再生