revitalise

revitalise — verb

1. to make something active, lively, or successful again after it has been in a wea

1.動詞及物B2
釋義

to make something active, lively, or successful again after it has been in a weak, inactive, or poor condition

例句

The new park helped revitalise the city centre, bringing back shoppers and cafés.

used for urban areas and public spaces

After a long holiday, Shirin felt completely revitalised and ready to return to work.

passive: be revitalised for personal energy

同義詞
  • revive

    stronger focus on bringing back from near-collapse; can apply to consciousness or fainting

  • reinvigorate

    especially about giving fresh energy to a person or team; slightly more informal

  • rejuvenate

    suggests making something look or feel younger, not just more active

  • renew

    broader meaning — can simply mean 'start again' without the sense of restoring vitality

反義詞
  • drain

    to remove energy or life from something

  • weaken

    to make something less strong or effective

文法句型

revitalise + noun phrase

用法筆記

Often used for places (cities, areas, buildings), organisations (companies, institutions), or people's energy levels. Frequently appears in the passive form 'be revitalised'. Common in business, urban planning, and personal-wellness contexts.

常見錯誤

❌The rain revived the dry garden.' (when meaning 'made it lively again').
✅The rain revitalised the dry garden.
💡'revive' usually means bringing back from unconsciousness or near-death, while 'revitalise' means restoring energy and liveliness.
❌The government plans to revitalize the economy.' (American spelling).
✅The government plans to revitalise the economy.
💡In British English the correct spelling is '-ise', not '-ize'.