- 使更新；使复原：
They renewed contact with other import and export corporations.
他们与其他进出口公司恢复了联系。
- 使(精神上)新生；恢复精力：
Having had an hour's rest,he renewed his strength.
休息了一个小时后，他恢复了精力。
- 复兴；重建；使再生效：
We have renewed our friendly relationship with Western countries.
我们与西方国家已重建友好关系。
- 重新开始；继续：
We renewed the attack after stopping for two hours.
停了两小时后，我们重新发起进攻。
I have renewed my subscription to the evening paper.
我已续订了晚报。
- 重复；重申；再次提出：
They renewed their protest against the decision.
他们再次提出他们对决策的抗议。
- 更换；换新：
She has renewed all the curtains in the sitting-room.
她把客厅的窗帘都换成新的了。
He must renew his library card this week.
他必须在本周内更换他的借书证。
The water in the fish-tank has just been renewed.
鱼缸里的水刚刚换过。
- 补充；补足；加固：
Our stock of coal has not renewed yet.
我们的煤炭储存量还没有补充过。
- 重订(契约等)；准予展期：
They are going to renew their contract.
他们打算重订合同。