1. | [u][c] 整修;修复the work of repairing and cleaning an old building, a painting, etc. so that its condition is as good as it originally was |
The palace is closed for restoration . 王宫因整修而停止开放。 | |
restoration work 修复工作 |
2. | [u][c] ~ of sth (规章制度等的)恢复the act of bringing back a system, a law, etc. that existed previously |
the restoration of democracy/the monarchy 民主制度╱君主政体的恢复 |
3. | [u] ~ (of sth) 复原;复位;回归;归还the act of returning sth to its correct place, condition or owner |
the restoration of the Elgin marbles to Greece 埃尔金大理石雕塑品之交还希腊 |
4. | [sing] 王政复辟时期(1660 年,英国经历了一段无王时期后,查理二世登基为王)the time in Britain after 1660 when, following a period with no king or queen, Charles II became king |
Restoration comedy/poetry(= written during and after this time) 王政复辟时期的喜剧╱诗歌 |