restore

1. V-T To restore a situation or practice means to cause it to exist again. 恢復(fù)

The army has recently been brought in to restore order. 該軍隊(duì)最近被調(diào)來(lái)恢復(fù)秩序。

2. restorationN-UNCOUNT 恢復(fù)

His visit is expected to lead to the restoration of diplomatic relations. 他的訪問(wèn)預(yù)計(jì)會(huì)導(dǎo)致外交關(guān)系的恢復(fù)。

3. V-T To restore someone or something to a previous condition or place means to cause them to be in that condition or place once again. 使復(fù)原

We will restore her to health but it may take time. 我們會(huì)讓她恢復(fù)健康，但這或許需要時(shí)間。

4. restorationN-UNCOUNT 復(fù)原

I owe the restoration of my hearing to this remarkable new technique. 我把我聽(tīng)力的復(fù)原歸功于這項(xiàng)非凡的新技術(shù)。

5. V-T When someone restores something such as an old building, painting, or piece of furniture, they repair and clean it, so that it looks like it did when it was new. 修復(fù)

...experts who specialize in examining and restoring ancient parchments. …專門研究和修復(fù)古羊皮紙手稿的專家們。

6. restorationN-VAR 修復(fù)

I specialized in the restoration of old houses. 我擅長(zhǎng)舊房的修復(fù)。

7. V-T If something that was lost or stolen is restored to its owner, it is returned to them. 歸還[正式] [usu passive]

The following day their horses and goods were restored to them. 第二天他們的馬匹和貨物被歸還給了他們。