regenerate
regenerate — 動詞
- regeneratepresent simple I / you / we / they
- regenerateshe / she / it
- regeneratedpast simple
- regenerating-ing form
1. to give new strength, energy, or success to a city, area, organization, or syste
再造；復興
使地方或系統恢復活力
to give new strength, energy, or success to a city, area, organization, or system — for example, by rebuilding old buildings, attracting new businesses, or improving public services.
The city council plans to regenerate the old docklands with new flats and shops.
市議會計畫在舊碼頭區蓋新公寓和商店，讓該地區重新復甦。
regenerate [area] + with [improvements]
Government grants helped regenerate the town's historic centre after decades of decline.
政府補助金幫助這個小鎮的歷史中心在歷經數十年的衰退後重新復甦。
passive: be regenerated by [funding]
The new railway line is expected to regenerate the local economy by bringing more tourists.
新的鐵路線預計能帶來更多觀光客，振興當地經濟。
Community groups worked together to regenerate a run-down housing estate into a lively neighbourhood.
社區團體共同努力，將老舊的住宅區改造成充滿活力的鄰里社區。
- revitalise
more common and slightly less formal; focuses on giving new energy rather than physical rebuilding
- renew
broader meaning; can apply to everyday things like contracts or subscriptions
- renovate
narrower; focuses on physical repair and modernisation of buildings only
文法句型
regenerate + noun phrase
用法筆記
Subject is typically a government body, organisation, or policy. Frequently used with nouns like 'economy', 'area', 'city centre', or 'community'.
常見錯誤
2. to produce new cells, organs, or limbs that replace those that have been harmed,
再生
重新長出受損的身體部位
to produce new cells, organs, or limbs that replace those that have been harmed, removed, or destroyed — for instance, when a lizard grows its tail back or a person's wound heals without a scar.
A starfish can regenerate a lost arm if its central body remains undamaged.
只要身體中央部位沒有受損，海星就能重新長出失去的腕足。
transitive: regenerate + body part
The doctor said that Sofia's liver would regenerate within a few months after the surgery.
醫生說 Sofia 的肝臟會在術後幾個月內再生。
Some types of flatworm can regenerate into two complete organisms when cut in half.
某些種類的扁蟲在被切成兩半後，可以再生為兩個完整的個體。
Scientists are studying how zebrafish can regenerate damaged heart muscle without scarring.
科學家正在研究斑馬魚如何能再生受損的心肌而不留下疤痕。
The lizard's tail slowly regenerated over several weeks until it reached full length again.
這隻蜥蜴的尾巴在幾週內慢慢再生，直到恢復原本的長度。
- degenerate
to decline in quality or function; the opposite of regrowing or restoring
文法句型
regenerate + noun phrase (transitive)
noun phrase + regenerates (intransitive)
用法筆記
Intransitive use typically describes the body part as the subject ('the tail regenerated'). Transitive use describes the organism as the subject and the part as object ('the lizard regenerated its tail').
常見錯誤
3. to change someone's character for the better by helping them leave behind harmfu
改造；革新
使人在道德或精神上重生
to change someone's character for the better by helping them leave behind harmful habits or past wrongdoing, especially through religious faith, moral guidance, or rehabilitation programs.
The prison programme aims to regenerate inmates through education, counselling, and job training.
這項監獄計畫旨在透過教育、諮商和職業訓練來改造受刑人。
The preacher taught that sincere faith could regenerate even the most hardened criminal.
這位牧師教導說，真誠的信仰能夠改造罪惡最深重的罪犯。
formal register: regenerate + person morally
After years of addiction, Raj found a community that helped regenerate his sense of purpose.
在多年成癮之後，Raj 找到了一個幫助他改造人生目標的社群。
The retreat was designed to regenerate participants spiritually through meditation and volunteer work.
這個靜修活動旨在透過冥想和志工服務來讓參與者在心靈上獲得重生。
- reform
more general; focuses on changing behaviour rather than inner character
- redeem
stronger religious connotation; suggests saving someone from sin or error
- rehabilitate
more neutral; often used for restoring someone to society after prison or illness
- corrupt
to make someone morally bad; the opposite of moral renewal
文法句型
regenerate + noun phrase (person)
用法筆記
Often carries religious overtones, especially in Christian contexts describing spiritual rebirth. In secular use, it overlaps with 'rehabilitate' but emphasises inner character change rather than external behaviour.
常見錯誤
regenerate — 形容詞
- regeneratepositive
- more regeneratecomparative
- most regeneratesuperlative
1. having been formed or created once more after a period of being absent or destro
重新形成的
再次形成的；重現的
having been formed or created once more after a period of being absent or destroyed; existing again in a new or restored state.
The regenerated ice sheet covered the northern lake by early January after the thaw.
這片重新形成的冰層在一月初覆蓋了解凍後的北方湖泊。
'regenerated [noun]' — attributive adjective for re-formed things
The regenerated soil on the former site was rich enough to support a vegetable garden.
這片舊址上重新形成的土壤十分肥沃，足以種植蔬菜。
After the forest fire, a regenerated layer of bark protected the surviving trees.
森林大火過後，一層重新形成的樹皮保護了存活下來的樹木。
The regenerated coral reef drew many colourful fish within just two years.
這片重新形成的珊瑚礁在短短兩年內就吸引了許多色彩繽紛的魚類。
- re-formed
identical meaning but more transparent; often hyphenated
- dissolved
broken apart or disappeared rather than re-formed
用法筆記
This sense is rare in everyday English and appears mainly in technical or scientific descriptions of geological, environmental, or structural re-formation.
2. having experienced a spiritual or moral transformation that leads to a new way o
靈性重生的
在信仰或道德上重生的
having experienced a spiritual or moral transformation that leads to a new way of living, especially in a religious context where a person is considered born again in faith.
The regenerated congregation welcomed new members with a renewed sense of purpose.
這個靈性重生的會眾以煥然一新的使命感歡迎新成員。
After the year-long rehabilitation programme, Liam described himself as a regenerated man.
他形容自己在完成為期一年的更生計畫後，已經脫胎換骨。
predicative use: [be] + regenerated
The regenerated members of the group shared their personal stories of change at the meeting.
這個群體中靈性重生的成員在會議上分享了他們個人轉變的故事。
Lucia joined a church for regenerated believers who wanted to rebuild their lives.
Lucia 加入了一間專為想要重建人生的重生信徒而設的教會。
- born-again
more colloquial; strongly associated with evangelical Christianity
- redeemed
theological term focusing on being saved from sin
- unregenerate
not spiritually changed; remaining in a sinful or unreformed state
用法筆記
Common in evangelical Christian theology ('the regenerated believer'). In secular use, it overlaps with 'reformed' or 'changed' but carries a stronger implication of inner rebirth.
3. brought back to a better, stronger, or more valuable condition than before, ofte
復甦的
恢復到更好狀態的
brought back to a better, stronger, or more valuable condition than before, often after a period of decay or damage.
The regenerated neighbourhood now attracts young families and independent shops.
這個復甦的社區如今吸引了年輕家庭和獨立商店進駐。
The regenerated forest soil supported a much wider variety of native plant species.
這片復甦的森林土壤支撐了更多種類的原生植物。
attributive: regenerated + noun
The regenerated park includes a new lake, walking paths, and a large playground.
這個復甦的公園內有一座新湖泊、步行小徑和一個大型遊樂場。
Farmers reported that the regenerated fields produced much larger harvests than before.
農民回報說，復甦的田地所產出的收成遠比以往豐碩。
- degraded
having declined in quality or condition
用法筆記
Distinguish from sense 1 (RE-FORMED): sense 3 emphasises improvement to a better state, whereas sense 1 simply notes that something has formed again without implying improvement.
regenerate — 名詞
1. a person who has experienced a profound spiritual or moral transformation, espec
重生者
經歷靈性重生或道德轉變的人
a person who has experienced a profound spiritual or moral transformation, especially after a period of wrongdoing, addiction, or loss of direction in life.
Each regenerate in the congregation shared a personal story of change during the Easter service.
會眾中的每一位重生者都在復活節禮拜上分享了自己的改變故事。
countable noun: each regenerate — person who has changed morally
After years of struggling with addiction, Tariro became a regenerate and now mentors others on their path to recovery.
在與成癮搏鬥多年後，Tariro 成為了一名重生者，現在引導其他人走上康復之路。
Regenerates from the rehabilitation programme meet every Saturday to support one another and share their progress.
來自更生計畫的重生者們每週六聚會，互相支持並分享各自的進展。
The counsellor, himself a regenerate who had overcome addiction, understood each client's deepest struggles.
這位輔導員自己也曾克服成癮、成為重生者，因此深刻理解每位個案的掙扎。
- convert
broader; can refer to changing religion or ideology without implying deep inner transformation
用法筆記
The countable noun form 'a regenerate' is formal and uncommon. It refers to the person themself rather than the process ('regeneration'). Often seen in religious or rehabilitation contexts where the transformation is the defining identity of the person.
2. a limb, organ, or piece of tissue that has grown back after being damaged, remov
再生部位
重新長出的肢體或組織
a limb, organ, or piece of tissue that has grown back after being damaged, removed, or destroyed through the natural process of biological regeneration.
The lizard's tail regenerate was slightly smaller and a different shade from the original.
這隻蜥蜴尾巴的再生部位比原本的略小，顏色也略有不同。
countable noun: tail regenerate — a regrown body part
Under the microscope, each nerve regenerate appeared healthy and well connected to the surrounding tissue.
在顯微鏡下，每個神經再生部位看起來都很健康，與周圍組織連結良好。
Doctors examined the skin regenerate and confirmed the graft had healed without complications.
醫生檢查了皮膚的再生部位，確認移植部位已順利癒合，沒有出現併發症。
The zebrafish fin regenerate helped scientists understand how damaged heart tissue might be repaired.
斑馬魚魚鰭的再生部位幫助科學家了解受損的心臟組織該如何修復。
用法筆記
In biology and medicine, 'a regenerate' refers to the regrown body part as a discrete entity, as opposed to the process ('regeneration') or the adjective form ('regenerated tissue'). This noun use is most common in specialised research contexts.