revamp
/ˌriːˈvæmp/ (bre, ipa) · /ˌriːˈvæmp/ (ame, ipa) · /(ˌ)rē-ˈvamp/ (ame, mw) · /ˈriː.væmp/ (bre, ipa) · /ˈriː.væmp/ (ame, ipa)
revamp — verb
- revamppresent simple I / you / we / they
- revamps,,he / she / it
- revampshe / she / it
- revamped,,past simple
- revampedpast simple
- revamping,,-ing form
- revamping-ing form
1. to give something a completely new look or structure by making major changes to
to give something a completely new look or structure by making major changes to it, with the aim of making it more modern, efficient, or attractive
The company plans to revamp its website to attract younger customers.
revamp + noun phrase for modernising
Maeve spent six months revamping the kitchen with new cabinets and modern appliances.
revamp + noun phrase (physical space)
The school board voted to revamp the science curriculum after years of low test scores.
Andrés worked all summer to revamp his grandfather's old furniture shop.
- renovate
more common for buildings and physical spaces; less common for abstract systems
- overhaul
suggests a more thorough, often mechanical or systematic inspection and repair
- refurbish
focuses on cleaning and decorating to restore a like-new appearance
- upgrade
emphasises improving quality or capability rather than changing structure
文法句型
revamp + noun phrase
用法筆記
Commonly used in business, technology, design, and education contexts. The object can be a physical space (kitchen, store) or an abstract system (curriculum, policy, website).
常見錯誤
revamp — noun
- revampsingular
- revampsplural
1. the act or an instance of making thorough changes to something so that it become
the act or an instance of making thorough changes to something so that it becomes more modern, efficient, or attractive
The hotel underwent a complete revamp before the tourist season began.
undergo + a + adjective + revamp
Padma suggested a revamp of the filing system to make documents easier to find.
revamp of + noun phrase
After the revamp, the old library looked bright and welcoming.
The government announced a major revamp of the healthcare system.
- overhaul
more dramatic; suggests fixing deep-seated problems rather than cosmetic changes
- renovation
mainly used for buildings and physical structures
- reform
applies mostly to systems, laws, and institutions; carries political or moral weight
- neglect
the state of being left uncared for or abandoned
文法句型
a + adjective + revamp
undergo + a revamp
revamp of + noun phrase
用法筆記
Typically used in the singular. Frequently paired with 'undergo', 'get', 'need', or 'announce'. Often preceded by an adjective such as 'complete', 'major', 'radical', or 'extensive'.