retread

• 名词，指经过翻新的旧轮胎，在胎体上重新贴上或刻上新的胎面，以延长使用寿命。

A noun referring to a used tire that has been remolded with new treads to extend its usability.

1. Remolded tireB2formal

   A used tire that has been given a new tread surface to extend its life.

   翻新轮胎

   • He bought a retread for his truck to save money.
   • Retreads are often used on commercial vehicles.
   • The mechanic recommended a retread instead of a new tire.

   同义词recapremoldremould

• 动词，指给磨损的轮胎翻新胎面；也比喻将旧事物或过时的东西加以改造、翻新或重新利用。

A verb meaning to put a new tread on a worn tire, or figuratively to rework or revive something old or outdated.

1. Reuse in altered formB2informal

   To use something again, often with modifications or updates.

   以修改后的形式再利用

   • The director decided to retread an old plot for the new movie.
   • They retread the same arguments in the debate.
   • The company retreaded its marketing strategy for a younger audience.

   同义词recastrehashremakerevamprework

2. Renew tire treadB2formal

   To put a new tread on a worn tire, extending its life.

   翻新轮胎胎面

   • The mechanic retreaded the truck tires to save costs.
   • Many commercial vehicles use retreaded tires for efficiency.
   • He retreaded the old tires instead of buying new ones.

   同义词recapremoldremould