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recommence

Longman Dictionary of Contemporary English 5++朗文当代英语 5++LDOCE 5++朗文 5++re·com·mence /ˌriːkəˈmens/ verb [intransitive, transitive]  to begin something again after it has stopped 重新开始→ See Verb table
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recommenceOn completion the railway found the workmen had discovered alternative transport and the Loughton pick up did not recommence.With appalling, instinctive inevitability the cycle would recommence.Seismic acquisition is likely to continue throughout 1992 and drilling activities are expected to recommence early in 1993.No harm will come to them and they will recommence feeding as the temperature begins to fall.Not until that is done will the sea be able to recommence its erosive activities at the foot of the cliff.The beautifully illuminated Gondola, which was so greatly admired a year ago, will recommence nightly voyages.Two hours later, they would dutifully file back and recommence production.Just aim to stay where you are until the tough period is over and you can recommence your weight loss regime.
re·com·mence verbChineseSyllable
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recommence
recommence /ˌriːkəˈmens/ verb [intransitive and transitive]
to begin something again after it has stopped


re·com·mence AW BrE /ˌriːkəˈmens/ 🔊NAmE /ˌriːkəˈmens/ 🔊 verbpresent simple - I / you / we / they recommence BrE /ˌriːkəˈmens/ 🔊 NAmE /ˌriːkəˈmens/ 🔊present simple - he / she / it recommences BrE /ˌriːkəˈmensɪz/ 🔊 NAmE /ˌriːkəˈmensɪz/ 🔊past simple recommenced BrE /ˌriːkəˈmenst/ 🔊 NAmE /ˌriːkəˈmenst/ 🔊past participle recommenced BrE /ˌriːkəˈmenst/ 🔊 NAmE /ˌriːkəˈmenst/ 🔊 -ing form recommencing BrE /ˌriːkəˈmensɪŋ/ 🔊 NAmE /ˌriːkəˈmensɪŋ/ 🔊 [intransitive, transitive] (formal) to begin again; to start doing sth again 重新开始;再次开始Work on the bridge will recommence next month. 下个月将重新开始这座桥的建造工作。🔊🔊~ (doing) sth The two countries agreed to recommence talks the following week. 两国同意于随后的一周重新开始会谈。🔊🔊