restoration
/ˌres.tərˈeɪ.ʃən/ (bre, ipa) · [rˌɛstɚˈeʃən] /ˌres.təˈreɪ.ʃən/ (ame, ipa) · [rˌɛstɚˈeʃən] /ˌre-stə-ˈrā-shən/ (ame, mw)
restoration — noun
- restorationsingular
- restorationsplural
1. repairing an old building, painting, or other item so that it regains its origin
repairing an old building, painting, or other item so that it regains its original appearance. The word also applies to reviving a former rule or practice, and to returning lost property to its rightful owner.
The old church is undergoing restoration to fix its broken roof and cracked walls.
After the restoration of peace, the villagers slowly returned to their homes.
collocation: restoration of peace
The court ordered the restoration of the stolen paintings to their rightful owners.
The museum's restoration of the 18th-century painting required the work of several skilled artists.
Restoration of the ancient temple took ten years and cost millions of dollars.
- repair
focuses on fixing damage rather than returning to an original state; less formal
- renewal
emphasizes making something fresh or new again, not necessarily returning to a previous condition
- reconstruction
suggests rebuilding something that was destroyed, often from the ground up
- destruction
the act of ruining or damaging something beyond repair
- neglect
failing to care for something, leading to its decay
文法句型
restoration + of + noun phrase
用法筆記
This sense covers three related ideas: repairing physical objects, bringing back systems or laws, and returning items to their owners. The context makes the specific meaning clear.
常見錯誤
2. the period in British history starting in 1660 when the monarchy was brought bac
the period in British history starting in 1660 when the monarchy was brought back under King Charles the Second, after a time when the country was ruled without a king or queen; also refers to the cultural and political era that followed.
Many plays from the Restoration are still performed in London theatres today.
Henrik examined old court records from the Restoration to trace how land ownership changed after 1660.
The Restoration brought Charles the Second back to the English throne in 1660.
Sana's drama club performed a Restoration comedy, and the audience laughed at every joke about money and marriage.
文法句型
the Restoration
用法筆記
Always written with a capital 'R' when referring to this historical period. The definite article 'the' is typically used: 'the Restoration.' When used as a modifier before a noun (Restoration comedy, Restoration architecture), it is still capitalized.
常見錯誤
3. a physical object, such as a work of art, a piece of furniture, or a building, t
a physical object, such as a work of art, a piece of furniture, or a building, that has been carefully repaired so that it looks the way it did in the past.
The vase on display in the gallery is a careful restoration of a Roman original.
This wooden statue is a modern restoration built from old photographs of the lost artwork.
countable: a restoration
The restorations in the exhibition include a medieval sword and a bronze mirror.
The gilt frame around the portrait is a 19th-century restoration that replaced the original.
- reproduction
a copy made from scratch, not a repair of an original item
- replica
an exact copy of an original, not necessarily involving repair work
文法句型
a restoration + of + object
用法筆記
This sense is countable — you can say 'a restoration' or 'restorations.' It is most commonly used in the context of museums, art galleries, and antique dealing.
restoration — adjective
- restorationpositive
- more restorationcomparative
- most restorationsuperlative
1. relating to the period of British history that began in 1660 when King Charles t
relating to the period of British history that began in 1660 when King Charles the Second took the throne, or coming from that time.
Iris wrote a paper on how Restoration theatre allowed women to appear on stage for the first time.
Imran bought a collection of Restoration poetry at the old bookshop near the park.
The guide showed the Quan family a staircase with typical Restoration carvings of fruit and flowers.
Nala compared the social rules of the Restoration with those of Victorian England.
文法句型
Restoration + noun
用法筆記
Always capitalized because it refers to the specific historical period. This adjective only relates to British history and is not used for general repair work.