renovation
/ˌrenəˈveɪʃn/ (bre, ipa) · /ˌrenəˈveɪʃn/ (ame, ipa)
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。
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。
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。
- 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。
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。
- 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.