refresh

• 动词，表示使某物恢复新鲜、活力或更新状态，如恢复精力、刷新记忆或刷新屏幕显示。

A verb used to indicate the act of restoring or renewing something, such as energy, memory, or a display.

1. Refresh one's memoryB1formal

   To remind oneself of something that has been learned or known before.

   重温

   • I need to refresh my memory on the details of the case.
   • She refreshed her memory by reviewing her notes.
   • He refreshed his memory about the historical event before the exam.

   同义词brush uprecallrecollectrenewreview

   反义词forget

2. Make (to feel) freshB1formal

   To make someone feel more energetic, clean, or revitalized.

   使清爽

   • A cold shower refreshed him after the long run.
   • The cool breeze refreshed the tired hikers.
   • A short nap can refresh your mind and body.

   同义词fresheninvigoraterejuvenaterenewrestorerevitalizerevive

   反义词debilitatedrainenervateexhaustfatiguetireweary

3. Become or make oneself fresh againB1formal

   To restore one's energy, cleanliness, or vitality.

   提神

   • She refreshed herself with a glass of water.
   • He refreshed himself by washing his face.
   • They refreshed themselves after the journey with a hot meal.

   同义词freshenfreshen upperk upreinvigoraterejuvenaterenewrevitalizerevive

   反义词debilitatedrainexhaustfatiguetireweary

4. Make fresh againB1formal

   To restore something to a newer or more usable state.

   刷新

   • The rain refreshed the garden after the dry spell.
   • He refreshed the paint on the old fence.
   • The software update refreshed the system's performance.

   同义词freshenmodernizereconditionrefurbishrejuvenaterenewrenovaterestorereviveupdate

   反义词degradedepletedrainexhaustfatigueweary