redecorate
/ˌriːˈdekəreɪt/ (bre, ipa) · /ˌriːˈdekəreɪt/ (ame, ipa) · /(ˌ)rē-ˈde-kə-ˌrāt/ (ame, mw)
redecorate — 動詞
- redecoratepresent simple I / you / we / they
- redecorateshe / she / it
- redecoratedpast simple
- redecorating-ing form
1. to improve or completely change the appearance of a building's interior by cover
重新裝潢
更換室內牆面油漆或壁紙等裝飾
to improve or completely change the appearance of a building's interior by covering its walls and other surfaces with fresh paint, different wallpaper, or other decorative materials.
Nikos and his wife decided to redecorate their kitchen before the summer.
Nikos 和太太決定在夏天前重新裝潢廚房。
The old classroom was redecorated with bright yellow paint and new curtains.
這間舊教室重新裝潢，漆上了鮮黃色的油漆並裝了新窗簾。
passive: be redecorated with [materials]
After ten years in the same flat, Linh finally had the money to redecorate.
在同一間公寓住了十年後，Linh 終於有錢重新裝潢了。
Felix spent the whole weekend redecorating his son's bedroom in blue and green.
Felix 花了整個週末用藍色和綠色重新裝潢兒子的臥室。
Samir hired a painter to help him redecorate the living room before the party.
Samir 僱了一名油漆工幫他在派對前重新裝潢客廳。
- renovate
broader meaning that can include structural repairs, plumbing, and electrical work, not just surface decoration
- refurbish
more formal; often includes restoring or replacing furniture and fittings, not only paint and paper
- spruce up
informal; less thorough work, often a quick cleaning or small decorative changes
- freshen up
informal; a light version of redecorating, such as a single coat of paint or new cushions
文法句型
redecorate + noun phrase (room / house / flat)
redecorate (no object): have the money / time to redecorate
be redecorated + with / in [materials or colours]
用法筆記
Applies mainly to cosmetic changes to interior surfaces (paint, wallpaper, flooring) rather than structural work such as moving walls or replacing wiring. The prefix re- indicates the work has been done on the same space at least once before.