revive; regenerate; recycle
Meanings
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to come back to life; to be reborn; to revive after death
literaryOften used in literary, religious, or figurative contexts. Commonly used in the idiom 再生父母 to express deep gratitude toward a benefactor.
He miraculously came back to life after death.
You are like a parent who gave me life again.
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According to legend, the phoenix will be reborn after being consumed by flames.
verb
to regenerate (lost or damaged tissue, limbs, or organs)
technicalBiological term referring to the natural regrowth of body parts in animals or plants, such as starfish arms, lizard tails, or hydra. Also used in medical contexts (regenerative medicine).
After a hydra is cut into two pieces, each piece can regenerate into a complete individual.
A lizard's tail can regenerate after being broken off.
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Regenerative medicine is dedicated to studying how to make damaged organs regenerate.
This organism possesses powerful regenerative abilities.
noun
recycling; reclamation; regeneration (of waste materials into new products)
Used for processing waste materials like paper, rubber, plastic, or metal to create new products. Often functions as an attributive adjective in compounds like 再生纸 (recycled paper).
We should use more recycled paper to protect the environment.
This factory specializes in producing reclaimed rubber.
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Renewable energy refers to energy sources that can be reused repeatedly.
These waste products were turned into recycled materials after processing.
The utilization of renewable resources is very important for sustainable development.