revival
/rɪˈvaɪvl/ (bre, ipa) · /rɪˈvaɪvl/ (ame, ipa) · /ri-ˈvī-vəl/ (ame, mw)
revival — noun
- revivalsingular
- revivalsplural
1. a return to a stronger, more active, or more popular state after a period of dec
a return to a stronger, more active, or more popular state after a period of decline — used for economies, traditions, interests, businesses, and cultural practices that recover from a weaker condition
The revival of hand-made furniture has brought new jobs to the town.
collocation: revival of [activity]
Eshe noticed a surprising revival of interest in letter writing among her students.
A revival of the local housing market followed the opening of the new train station.
The summer music festival sparked a revival of traditional dance across the region.
After years of falling sales, the company staged a remarkable revival of its brand.
- resurgence
More dramatic, suggesting something rises again powerfully after near-disappearance
- comeback
Informal; used especially for popularity or success after a period of failure
- renewal
Emphasizes starting fresh or making something new again, not just returning to a previous state
用法筆記
Frequently followed by 'of + noun phrase' to specify what is being revived, e.g., revival of interest, revival of the economy, revival of traditions.
常見錯誤
2. a new staging of a theatrical piece that returns to the stage after a long absen
a new staging of a theatrical piece that returns to the stage after a long absence from public performance — applies to plays, musicals, and other stage shows
The National Theatre's revival of the 1950s play received excellent reviews from critics.
collocation: revival of [play]
Yael bought tickets to see the revival of a classic musical at the Grand Theatre.
A revival of Shakespeare's comedy will open at the city theatre next spring.
The Broadway revival of the popular show won several major awards this year.
Kevin had never seen a stage revival of that old movie musical before.
3. an outbreak of fresh religious enthusiasm in a community, typically marked by sp
an outbreak of fresh religious enthusiasm in a community, typically marked by special meetings that aim to deepen people's faith and commitment
The revival meeting drew large crowds of families from several nearby villages.
collocation: revival meeting
Haruto attended a religious revival that lasted three days and nights.
The church's revival events included music, prayer, and community meals each evening.
A revival of religious interest spread through the town in the late nineteen seventies.
Ziad's grandmother recalled how the revival of the nineteen fifties changed her community.
- awakening
Emphasizes a spiritual awakening of individuals or communities; often used in historical religious contexts
- resurgence
General term for renewed activity, but can apply to religious interest without the organized-event meaning
- secularization
The process by which religion loses social and cultural influence
用法筆記
In Christian contexts, this term can refer either to a historical period of widespread religious renewal or to planned events intended to inspire renewed faith in a congregation.