/rɪˈnju:; US -ˈnu: ||; rɪˈnu/verb[T] 1 to start sth again 重新开始: renewed outbreaks of violence 暴力事件的再度爆发to renew a friendship 重修旧好
2 to give sb new strength or energy 使重新充满力量: After a break he set to work with renewed enthusiasm. 休息了一会儿后，他又干劲十足地继续工作。
3 to make sth valid for a further period of time 使有效期延长:
to renew a contract/passport/library book 续约；使护照展期；续借图书馆的书 ➔renewal /-ˈnju:əl; US -ˈnu:əl ||; -ˈnuəl/ noun [C,U] When is your passport due for renewal? 你的护照什么时候应当展期？