repairs; repaired; repairing
repairs; repaired; repairing
Learner's definition of REPAIR
[+ object]
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: to put (something that is broken or damaged) back into good condition : fix修理;修复;修补 -
He repairs clocks.他修理钟表。
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This old lawn mower isn't worth repairing.这台旧的割草机不值得修了。
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She repaired an old chest that was coming apart.她修好了一个几乎散架的旧柜子。
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He underwent surgery to repair a torn ligament in his knee.他做手术修复了膝盖里撕裂的韧带。
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There was no hope of repairing the damage—she had to buy a new car.修复车损无望——她只好买辆新车。
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: to correct or improve (something, such as a relationship or reputation)弥补;补救;补偿 — repairable
/rɪˈperəbəl/ adjective — repairer
/rɪˈperɚ/ noun, plural repairers [count] 2 repair /rɪˈpeɚ/ noun
plural repairs
plural repairs
Learner's definition of REPAIR
1
: the act or process of repairing something修理;修复;修补 [noncount]
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The roof is in need of repair. [=the roof needs to be repaired; the roof is damaged, in poor condition, etc.]屋顶需要整修。
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a shoe/car repair shop修鞋店;汽车修理厂
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The car was damaged beyond repair. [=the car was so damaged that it could not be repaired]这辆车损毁严重,没法修了。
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The repairs were expensive.修理费用昂贵。
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We had to make repairs to the roof.我们得修屋顶了。
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He made a few repairs to the stairs.他对楼梯做了几处修补。
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[noncount] : a specified physical condition维修状态;保养情况 -
His job is to keep the buildings in good repair. [=in good condition]他的工作是使这些大楼得到良好的保养。
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The roof is in poor repair.这屋顶损坏严重。
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The fence is in excellent repair.栅栏的维护状况很好。
3 repair /rɪˈpeɚ/ verb
repairs; repaired; repairing
repairs; repaired; repairing
Learner's definition of REPAIR
repair to
[phrasal verb] repair to (a place) old-fashioned + formal
: to go to (a place)去;赴 -
After dinner, the guests repaired to the drawing room for coffee.晚餐后,客人们都去客厅喝咖啡了。
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(humorous) Shall we repair to the coffee shop?我们要去咖啡厅吗?