renovation
/ˌrenəˈveɪʃn/ (bre, ipa) · /ˌrenəˈveɪʃn/ (ame, ipa)
renovation — noun
- renovationsingular
- renovationsplural
1. the work of repairing and updating a building, room, or piece of furniture so th
the work of repairing and updating a building, room, or piece of furniture so that it looks modern and functions well
The school is closed this summer while the renovation of the science wing takes place.
collocation: the renovation of [building/area]
Matthew and his wife spent their savings on a full renovation of the old kitchen.
collocation: full renovation of
The city council approved a renovation plan to update the library's lighting system.
Renovation work on the hotel included new windows, fresh paint, and modern bathrooms.
Hugo's company specialises in the careful renovation of historic buildings from the 1800s.
- restoration
focuses on returning something to its original condition, often preserving historical features
- refurbishment
mainly British English; refers to cleaning, painting, and refreshing without major structural change
- remodeling
American English; implies changing the layout or structure of a space
- demolition
the act of tearing a building down completely
文法句型
the renovation of [something]
undergo / carry out / do a renovation
用法筆記
Frequently used in compound nouns like 'renovation work', 'renovation project', 'kitchen renovation'. Can be countable ('a full renovation') or uncountable ('renovation work').
常見錯誤
2. the good condition that a building or space is in after all repair and improveme
the good condition that a building or space is in after all repair and improvement work has been completed
After months of work, the old theatre is finally in a state of beautiful renovation.
collocation: in a state of renovation
Shanti admired the careful renovation of her grandmother's antique table — the wood gleamed.
The renovation of the guest rooms left them looking bright, clean, and welcoming.
Kian was pleased with the renovation of the old chairs — they looked almost brand new.
- restoration
also describes the state after returning something to its original condition, but often with a stronger historical focus
- dilapidation
the state of being broken down or in poor condition from neglect
文法句型
in a state of renovation
the renovation of [something] + [result description]
用法筆記
Typically uncountable and describes the resulting quality or appearance after renovation is finished. Commonly used with 'in a state of' or with adjectives describing the outcome.