renovation
renovation — 名詞
- renovationsingular
- renovationsplural
1. the work of repairing and updating a building, room, or piece of furniture so th
翻修
修繕並改進建築物的過程
the work of repairing and updating a building, room, or piece of furniture so that it looks modern and functions well
The school is closed this summer while the renovation of the science wing takes place.
今年夏天學校關閉，進行科學大樓的翻修工程。
collocation: the renovation of [building/area]
Matthew and his wife spent their savings on a full renovation of the old kitchen.
Matthew 和太太動用積蓄，把老廚房徹底翻修了一遍。
collocation: full renovation of
The city council approved a renovation plan to update the library's lighting system.
市議會通過了一項圖書館翻修計畫，以更新照明系統。
collocation: renovation plan
Renovation work on the hotel included new windows, fresh paint, and modern bathrooms.
飯店的翻修工程包括更換新窗戶、重新粉刷和安裝新衛浴設備。
collocation: renovation work
Hugo's company specialises in the careful renovation of historic buildings from the 1800s.
Hugo 的公司專門負責十九世紀歷史建築的細心翻修。
- carry out a renovation
- undertake a renovation
- full renovation
- major renovation
- complete renovation
- kitchen renovation
- home renovation
- bathroom renovation
- renovation work
- renovation project
- restoration
focuses on returning something to its original condition, often preserving historical features
- refurbishment
mainly British English; refers to cleaning, painting, and refreshing without major structural change
- remodeling
American English; implies changing the layout or structure of a space
- demolition
the act of tearing a building down completely
文法句型
the renovation of [something]
undergo / carry out / do a renovation
用法筆記
Frequently used in compound nouns like 'renovation work', 'renovation project', 'kitchen renovation'. Can be countable ('a full renovation') or uncountable ('renovation work').
常見錯誤
2. the good condition that a building or space is in after all repair and improveme
翻新狀態
修繕完成後的良好狀態
the good condition that a building or space is in after all repair and improvement work has been completed
After months of work, the old theatre is finally in a state of beautiful renovation.
經過幾個月的工程，老劇院終於呈現美輪美奐的翻新狀態。
collocation: in a state of renovation
Shanti admired the careful renovation of her grandmother's antique table — the wood gleamed.
Shanti 很欣賞祖母那張古董桌子仔細翻新的成果——木頭閃閃發亮。
The renovation of the guest rooms left them looking bright, clean, and welcoming.
客房翻新之後變得明亮、乾淨又舒適。
collocation: the renovation of [thing] left it [adjective]
Kian was pleased with the renovation of the old chairs — they looked almost brand new.
Kian 對舊椅子翻新後的樣子很滿意——看起來幾乎跟新的一樣。
- in a state of renovation
- careful renovation
- beautiful renovation
- restoration
also describes the state after returning something to its original condition, but often with a stronger historical focus
- dilapidation
the state of being broken down or in poor condition from neglect
文法句型
in a state of renovation
the renovation of [something] + [result description]
用法筆記
Typically uncountable and describes the resulting quality or appearance after renovation is finished. Commonly used with 'in a state of' or with adjectives describing the outcome.