restore

1. V-T To restore a situation or practice means to cause it to exist again. 恢復

The army has recently been brought in to restore order. 該軍隊最近被調來恢復秩序。

2. restorationN-UNCOUNT 恢復

His visit is expected to lead to the restoration of diplomatic relations. 他的訪問預計會導致外交關系的恢復。

3. V-T To restore someone or something to a previous condition or place means to cause them to be in that condition or place once again. 使復原

We will restore her to health but it may take time. 我們會讓她恢復健康，但這或許需要時間。

4. restorationN-UNCOUNT 復原

I owe the restoration of my hearing to this remarkable new technique. 我把我聽力的復原歸功于這項非凡的新技術。

5. V-T When someone restores something such as an old building, painting, or piece of furniture, they repair and clean it, so that it looks like it did when it was new. 修復

...experts who specialize in examining and restoring ancient parchments. …專門研究和修復古羊皮紙手稿的專家們。

6. restorationN-VAR 修復

I specialized in the restoration of old houses. 我擅長舊房的修復。

7. V-T If something that was lost or stolen is restored to its owner, it is returned to them. 歸還[正式] [usu passive]

The following day their horses and goods were restored to them. 第二天他們的馬匹和貨物被歸還給了他們。